Theis, Jake2008-04-072008-04-072008-04-07https://hdl.handle.net/11299/5881The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Domestic animal bites are common in the United States with an estimated 5 million occurring annually. Many of these injuries are managed at home but over 800,000 present to physicians. Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for animal bites to the hands and feet and in patients with a weakened immune system.en-USdog bitescat bitesanimal bitestreatment of animal bitesOther