Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• You think you have a serious injury
• Bleeding doesn't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure (continue pressure until seen by a physician)
• Any contact with an animal that may carry rabies
• Any cut or injury caused by a wild animal
• Any cut or injury caused by pet animal (e.g., dog or cat)
  EXCEPTION: superficial scratches that don't go through the skin or tiny puncture wound
• Puncture wound (holes through skin) caused by a cat (teeth or claws)
• NOTE: For all new bites, see First Aid
• Bite looks infected (redness, swelling, warmth, tender to touch, or red streaks)