"It is certainly reasonable to treat him with I.V. antibiotics for the next 24 hours or so to cool down the spread of infection and then he can likely go home on oral antibiotics." - Dr. Kathleen ...

A dog bite, whether from a stray or household pet, poses a serious risk of rabies, a deadly viral infection that attacks the nervous system. Rabies spreads through the saliva of infected animals and ...

You can use anti-itch creams and antihistamines to help treat bug bites and stings at home. Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the best treatment. Insect repellents, such ...