Comment NEWSLETTER for more similar health information, and I'll send you a link to my free weekly newsletter 🗞️ 🐶🐱🦷 Not all animal bites are created equal. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, I’ve seen seemingly minor bites turn into serious infections—especially when the hand is involved. 🖐️ 🐶 Dog bites can cause significant tissue damage and introduce bacteria deep into a wound. 🧑 Human bites can be particularly nasty, with organisms like Eikenella corrodens potentially causing deep infections involving tendons and joints. 🐱 Cat bites may look tiny—but don’t underestimate them. Their sharp teeth can penetrate deeply and introduce bacteria such as Pasteurella multocida, sometimes leading to rapidly developing infections. ⚠️ Increasing redness, swelling, warmth, drainage, worsening pain, or fever after a bite deserves medical attention. Small wound ≠ small problem. #orthopedics #handsurgery #animalbites #infection #health