By the way, doctor: Should I have seen a doctor sooner for a dog bite?
To be on the safe side, I think you should generally contact your doctor promptly — within six to eight hours — if you've been bitten on the face or hand, even if the bite seems minor. This is especially true if you've been bitten by a cat. Cats have narrow, sharp teeth so their bites can puncture the skin without leaving much of a mark. That can make it difficult to tell if it's a superficial wound or a deeper one. Dog bites tend to cause more visible wounds, so it's easier to tell the difference.
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