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Animal Bites

Austin, TX · City rule · Reviewed 2026-09-28

Animal bites should be reported to Austin Animal Protection, and anyone injured should promptly obtain appropriate medical care.

Official source: Animal ProtectionSource checked 2026-09-28

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The rule in plain language

Animal Protection uses bite reports to investigate the incident, identify the animal and owner, and apply quarantine or other public-health and safety steps. Emergency threats require emergency services.

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What should I do first?

Get to safety, clean the wound and seek medical advice, then report the time, place, animal description, owner information, and witnesses.

What can change the answer?

Injury severity, whether the animal is known and available, vaccination records, species, location, and immediate danger affect the response.

What to keep in mind

Do not delay medical care while trying to resolve ownership or vaccination questions. Preserve safe evidence without approaching the animal again.

Official source

Animal Protection

City rule: City of Austin · retrieved-2026-09-26 · Source checked 2026-09-28 · Reviewed 2026-09-28

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