> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://gangnamstandard.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Dog Bite or Cat Scratch? 3 Things You Must Do Immediately - URL: https://gangnamstandard.ghost.io/dog-bite-cat-bite-treatment-gangnam/ - Published: 2026-10-15T16:01:27.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-15T16:01:27.000Z - Description: Not sure what to do after a dog bite or cat scratch? Learn the 3 essential steps and find out when to visit a clinic near Gangnam Station in Seoul. - Author: Gangnam Standard Orthopedics 3 Things You Must Do Immediately After a Dog Bite, Dog Attack, or Cat Bite — Please Keep These in Mind! Many patients are unsure which clinic to visit after being bitten by a dog or cat, scratched by a cat's claws, or having a cat's fur embedded in their skin. In that case, come to Gangnam Standard Orthopedics near Gangnam Station. ![Dog Bite or Cat Scratch? 3 Things You Must Do Immediately](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e8/ba/e8ba3b9e-9948-4ca9-a6f6-d3b9d7987c88/content/images/2026/10/n2g_1792080073759_gpfnxu20736.jpg) One patient came in 3 days after being bitten by a friend's dog, having initially thought it was nothing serious — by then the wound had developed pus and significant inflammation. If you are bitten by a dog or cat, please go to the nearest clinic as soon as possible to have the wound properly cleaned and treated. Dog bites, cat bites, and animal attacks are frequently searched topics because many people simply do not know how to respond when bitten or scratched by an animal. ![Dog Bite or Cat Scratch? 3 Things You Must Do Immediately — 2](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e8/ba/e8ba3b9e-9948-4ca9-a6f6-d3b9d7987c88/content/images/2026/10/n2g_1792080076008_1m0zmj6u50q.jpg) 3 Things You Must Do After a Dog Bite, Dog Attack, or Cat Bite: 1\. Rinse the wound thoroughly under clean running tap water. 2\. Do NOT cover the wound with a bandage or wrap. 3\. Even if the pet's vaccinations are up to date, visit the nearest clinic without delay. ![Dog Bite or Cat Scratch? 3 Things You Must Do Immediately — 3](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e8/ba/e8ba3b9e-9948-4ca9-a6f6-d3b9d7987c88/content/images/2026/10/n2g_1792080077823_b34v9mnqlp.jpg) Proper disinfection is critically important when you have been bitten or scratched by an animal. The teeth and claws of animals harbor large numbers of bacteria that are invisible to the naked eye. If a wound occurs, it is essential to rinse it under running water immediately to minimize the risk of infection. ![Dog Bite or Cat Scratch? 3 Things You Must Do Immediately — 4](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e8/ba/e8ba3b9e-9948-4ca9-a6f6-d3b9d7987c88/content/images/2026/10/n2g_1792080079908_ta3f487ylrs.jpg) After a dog or cat bite, you should not cover the wound with a bandage or wrap, so that fluids, bacteria, and other microorganisms from the animal can drain freely from the wound. Even with a fully vaccinated pet at home, bacteria can enter through the skin and spread via the bloodstream, worsening the wound and potentially causing a secondary infection. You must visit the nearest clinic as soon as possible. ![Dog Bite or Cat Scratch? 3 Things You Must Do Immediately — 5](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e8/ba/e8ba3b9e-9948-4ca9-a6f6-d3b9d7987c88/content/images/2026/10/n2g_1792080081928_sxfjjzwghza.jpg) Photos showing wound recovery after a dog bite After a dog bite, cat bite, or having a cat's fur embedded in the skin, thorough wound cleaning followed by antibiotics (both injectable and oral) is very important. Bacteria can spread along tendons, so the affected joint should be moved as little as possible. In severe cases, wearing a supportive brace is essential. Patient review left after wound care following a dog bite: ![Dog Bite or Cat Scratch? 3 Things You Must Do Immediately — 6](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e8/ba/e8ba3b9e-9948-4ca9-a6f6-d3b9d7987c88/content/images/2026/10/n2g_1792080084350_nmfknaqd2wj.jpg) https://m.place.naver.com/my/review/65fe27b3ab571cf5085494c5 I came in with a wound from a dog bite. If you go during off-peak hours, there is almost no waiting time. Each nurse was very kind, and the doctor did not just treat the wound without explanation — he gave a detailed breakdown of the situation requiring treatment, which really helped me understand how serious the issue was. I received great care for my dog bite! Directions to Gangnam Standard Orthopedics — the clinic for dog bites in Seocho-gu and Gangnam-gu, near Gangnam Station: The clinic for dog bites in Seocho-gu and Gangnam-gu is a 4-minute walk from Exit 5 of Gangnam Station. From Exit 5 of Gangnam Station, walk 275 m toward the Useong Apartment intersection. Cross the pedestrian crossing once in the direction of Paris Baguette Gangnam Station Seocho Branch, which you will see ahead. Then look immediately to your right — pass Songsangwon Climbing Gym and the clinic is located on the 2nd floor of the building housing Nuaju Gangnam Station Café and Cheongdam Witch Gimbap Gangnam Station Branch. ※ Gangnam Standard Orthopedics is an officially registered medical institution able to treat foreign patients.