Should I Go to Urgent Care for a Bite or Burn?

Go to urgent care for animal or human bites that break the skin, burns larger than your palm or that blister, and stings causing large swelling. Urgentology Care cleans and dresses wounds, updates tetanus shots and prescribes antibiotics when needed in Arlington and Colleyville.

Common Bites, Burns and Stings We Treat

  • Symptom 1 A bite that broke the skin
  • Symptom 2 A blistering burn
  • Symptom 3 Swelling spreading past a sting
  • Symptom 4 Redness, warmth or pus a day later
  • Symptom 5 A tetanus shot that may be out of date
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Understand Your Symptoms. Explore Your Options.

Our providers can review your symptoms, evaluate your condition, and discuss appropriate care options based on your individual needs.

  • Clinical evaluation of your symptoms
  • Guidance on appropriate symptom relief
  • Recommendations for follow-up care when needed
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When to Visit Urgent Care vs. the ER

01

Bite That Broke the Skin

Come in within hours for wound cleaning, an infection assessment and a tetanus shot check.

02

Blistering Burn Smaller Than Your Hand

Walk in today for an assessment and appropriate burn care.

When to Go to the ER

Seek emergency care for burns on the face, hands or groin, burns that look white or charred, a bat bite, or trouble breathing after a sting.

EMERGENCY
BITES INFECT FAST

Bitten or Burned? Come In Today

Get prompt care for bites, burns and stings. Visit Urgentology Care in Arlington or Colleyville for wound cleaning, dressing and tetanus shots when needed.

What Should You Do Before You Come In?

Step 1: Bites

Rinse the wound under running water for 5 minutes and cover it with a clean dressing. Seek prompt medical care for animal or human bites that break the skin.

Step 2: Burns

Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes. Do not apply ice or butter. Seek medical care for blistering burns.

Step 3: Stings

Scrape out the stinger if present and apply a cold pack to reduce swelling. Seek emergency help if you have trouble breathing.

How We Treat Bites, Burns and Stings

Step 1: Examination and Cleaning

We examine your injury, clean the affected area and check for signs of infection or complications.

Step 2: Wound Care and Dressing

We provide appropriate wound care and burn dressings to help protect the injured area as it heals.

Step 3: Tetanus Booster

We review your vaccination history and provide a tetanus booster when recommended based on the wound and your vaccination history.

Step 4: Antibiotics and Aftercare

When appropriate, we prescribe antibiotics for higher-risk bites and explain how to care for your injury at home.

How We Check for Infection

Your provider examines the wound for redness, warmth, swelling, drainage and other signs of infection.

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Our Urgent Care Locations

Arlington

4130 N. Collins Street, Arlington, TX 76005

817-809-8760

Colleyville

3855 Glade Road, Suite 140, Colleyville, TX 76034

817-809-7365

Frequently Asked Questions About Bites, Burns and Stings

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Urgentology Care

  • State-Of-The-Art Clinic With Advanced Medical Tools
  • Convenience of Appointments & Walk-Ins
  • Wide Range of Insurance Accepted
  • Family Friendly Environment
  • Minimal Wait Times