Is there any harm in being bitten by a rabbit?

Rabbits are a very common creature in our daily life, and in most cases they are kept as pets by people, because rabbits are very cute and their fur is very soft and comfortable, which makes people feel pity. Although rabbits appear gentle and cute on the surface, they will bite their opponents once they feel threatened. Therefore, there are many cases of people being bitten by rabbits in real life. Let’s take a look at the dangers of being bitten by a rabbit.

If you are bitten by a rabbit and the bite is through your clothes and the clothes are not torn, then there is no need to worry.

If you are bitten and bleed, squeeze out the blood from the wound immediately, rinse with purified water or tap water (to reduce the amount of bacteria or viruses entering the blood), apply soap (not perfumed soap) and then wash. The recommended washing time is 15 minutes. (Remember to squeeze out the blood while washing). Then apply iodine (tincture of iodine or povidone-iodine will do), do not bandage.

Regarding rabies, rabies is an animal infectious disease. Many animals such as wolves, dogs, foxes, cats, etc. may suffer from the disease. All rodents such as mice and rabbits can also become sources of infection. However, rabbits are not born with rabies unless they are bitten by a rabies carrier. Pet rabbits raised at home do not carry the rabies virus, so people bitten by such animals do not need to be vaccinated against rabies.

In any household that has pets, being bitten or scratched by cats, dogs, or rabbits is common. If you are bitten by a rabbit, nothing will happen to you as rabbit poison is not very toxic. If it's not serious, you can treat it at home.

1. If the bite does not bleed and just breaks the skin, wash it repeatedly with soapy water and it will be fine.

2. If the bite causes bleeding and the wound is very deep, clean and disinfect it. Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze the wound and squeeze out the accumulated blood. Repeat this process several times. Then, clean it repeatedly with medical alcohol.

3. After thorough cleaning, apply 2% iodine to the wound with medical cotton and then wrap it with gauze. It will be fine in a few days, don't worry.

4. Go to the Centers for Disease Control or local health center within 24 hours to receive a timely injection of human rabies vaccine. Generally, infectious diseases have a certain incubation period. It is very necessary to get vaccinated before the onset of the disease and you must never be careless.