Dog Bite Treatment - London
Dog bites carry high infection risk and need expert assessment. Same-day cleaning, antibiotics and tetanus advice in our Chelsea clinic.
NHS Surgeon Led
Every procedure performed by an experienced NHS surgeon.
Same-Day Appointments
Most patients seen within 24 hours.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed, published prices. No hidden consultation fees.
Chelsea, London
25 Ives Street - minutes from South Kensington.
CQC Registered Premise
Care delivered in a regulated clinical setting.
What we treat
- Adult and child dog bite wounds (5+)
- Hand and forearm bites (high risk)
- Facial dog bites
- Puncture wounds and lacerations
- Tetanus and rabies-risk advice
- Antibiotic prophylaxis
Who it's for: Anyone bitten by a dog. Bites to the hand, face, immunocompromised patients and children are highest priority.
What to expect
- 1
Call us immediately - bites are treated as urgent.
- 2
Surgical assessment of depth, contamination and tendon/nerve injury.
- 3
Thorough irrigation under local anaesthetic.
- 4
Most dog bites are left open or loosely closed to reduce infection.
- 5
Antibiotic prophylaxis (typically co-amoxiclav) and tetanus check.
Why dog bites need fast expert care
Dog mouths carry Pasteurella, Staph and anaerobes. Untreated bites - especially on the hand - frequently progress to deep infection. Early irrigation and prophylactic antibiotics dramatically reduce this.
Same-day dog bite care in Chelsea
Dr SOS provides direct, same-day access to surgical bite care without the A&E wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hurt today? Be seen today.
Same-day appointments with an NHS surgeon in Chelsea. Fast access to urgent minor surgical care when you need it most.