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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTo reduce your infection risk, see a doctor within eight hours of cat scratch. You may require intravenous (into the vein) antibiotics or, in some situations, hospitalization. An infection arising from a bite from a cat can be serious, especially for those with diabetes or who are immune-compromised, and their risk of infection is increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A CAT BITE OR SCRATCH?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFirst,\ntry to drain out as much bacteria as possible before irrigating the wound with\nwater.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAfter\nthat, the wound should be cleaned with light soap and water. Slow the bleeding\nwith a clean cloth and, if available, use over-the-counter antibiotic cream.\nThe wound should then be wrapped in a sterile bandage. Until you see your\ndoctor, keep the wound wrapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After\nseeing your doctor, change the bandage multiple times per day and keep an eye\nout for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, increasing pain, and\nfever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Animal\nbites that do not break your skin and scratches that simply touch the skin’s\nsurface pose a low risk of infection. You should still clean the wound with\nsoap and water, but no additional intervention is required.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nInfection\nis very likely in puncture wounds caused by a cat bite. Hand bites pose a high\nrisk of illness as well. If your cat has not been vaccinated against rabies,\nconsult a doctor to determine whether you require rabies post exposure prophylactic treatment (PEP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the cat isn’t showing signs of rabies, PEP isn’t usually required, but the cat should be watched for at least 10 days to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHEN TO CONSULT A DOCTOR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/medium_993131718_0.jpg.optimal.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf\na cat bite breaches your skin, you should seek medical assistance if any of the\nfollowing conditions exist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Development of any significant infection symptoms, such as fever, chills, pus or fluid leaking from the incision, or swollen lymph nodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The wound is unable to cease bleeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It appears that the wound is deep or huge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The cat that bit you appears violent or acts abnormally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The cat that bit you is not vaccinated against rabies, or you are unsure if the cat is inoculated against rabies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You have a compromised immune system or you haven’t had a tetanus vaccine in the last 5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A DOCTOR\u2019S APPROACH TO TREATING A CAT’S WOUND<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nCat\nwounds are frequently left exposed to heal. This helps cleansing the wound\neasier and minimizes the danger of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your\ndoctor will almost certainly do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Clean\nthe wound once more and apply antibiotic ointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If\nan infection is suspected, prescribe antibiotics such as Augmentin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If\nyour tetanus vaccine is out of date, you will be given a booster shot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Determine\nwhether or not the wound requires sutures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Remember that if you are bitten by a cat, you must respond promptly. To reduce the risk of infection, contact your doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WOUND CARE AT HOME<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA cat bite infection can be potentially dangerous. Follow these measures to care for your wound at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Soap and water should be used\nto thoroughly clean bite wounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use antibiotic ointment to\ntreat the afflicted area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wrap in a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seek medical treatment of cat bites if any of the following symptoms appear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- discoloration or redness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- more significant illness\nsymptoms, such as fever or muscle weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
LAST WORD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIf you have a pet cat, make sure to take them to the vet on a regular basis to stay up to date on vaccines. You should also teach children how to properly handle cats and to avoid doing anything that could inadvertently harm or startle a cat. When dealing with an injured or stray cat, use thick protective gloves. Keep every feline happy and healthy but be sure to avoid those teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAfter\nthat, the wound should be cleaned with light soap and water. Slow the bleeding\nwith a clean cloth and, if available, use over-the-counter antibiotic cream.\nThe wound should then be wrapped in a sterile bandage. Until you see your\ndoctor, keep the wound wrapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After\nseeing your doctor, change the bandage multiple times per day and keep an eye\nout for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, increasing pain, and\nfever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Animal\nbites that do not break your skin and scratches that simply touch the skin’s\nsurface pose a low risk of infection. You should still clean the wound with\nsoap and water, but no additional intervention is required.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nInfection\nis very likely in puncture wounds caused by a cat bite. Hand bites pose a high\nrisk of illness as well. If your cat has not been vaccinated against rabies,\nconsult a doctor to determine whether you require rabies post exposure prophylactic treatment (PEP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the cat isn’t showing signs of rabies, PEP isn’t usually required, but the cat should be watched for at least 10 days to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHEN TO CONSULT A DOCTOR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf\na cat bite breaches your skin, you should seek medical assistance if any of the\nfollowing conditions exist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Development of any significant infection symptoms, such as fever, chills, pus or fluid leaking from the incision, or swollen lymph nodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The wound is unable to cease bleeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It appears that the wound is deep or huge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The cat that bit you appears violent or acts abnormally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The cat that bit you is not vaccinated against rabies, or you are unsure if the cat is inoculated against rabies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You have a compromised immune system or you haven’t had a tetanus vaccine in the last 5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A DOCTOR\u2019S APPROACH TO TREATING A CAT’S WOUND<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nCat\nwounds are frequently left exposed to heal. This helps cleansing the wound\neasier and minimizes the danger of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your\ndoctor will almost certainly do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Clean\nthe wound once more and apply antibiotic ointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If\nan infection is suspected, prescribe antibiotics such as Augmentin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If\nyour tetanus vaccine is out of date, you will be given a booster shot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Determine\nwhether or not the wound requires sutures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Remember that if you are bitten by a cat, you must respond promptly. To reduce the risk of infection, contact your doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WOUND CARE AT HOME<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA cat bite infection can be potentially dangerous. Follow these measures to care for your wound at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Soap and water should be used\nto thoroughly clean bite wounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use antibiotic ointment to\ntreat the afflicted area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wrap in a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seek medical treatment of cat bites if any of the following symptoms appear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- discoloration or redness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- more significant illness\nsymptoms, such as fever or muscle weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
LAST WORD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIf you have a pet cat, make sure to take them to the vet on a regular basis to stay up to date on vaccines. You should also teach children how to properly handle cats and to avoid doing anything that could inadvertently harm or startle a cat. When dealing with an injured or stray cat, use thick protective gloves. Keep every feline happy and healthy but be sure to avoid those teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf\na cat bite breaches your skin, you should seek medical assistance if any of the\nfollowing conditions exist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Development of any significant infection symptoms, such as fever, chills, pus or fluid leaking from the incision, or swollen lymph nodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The wound is unable to cease bleeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It appears that the wound is deep or huge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The cat that bit you appears violent or acts abnormally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The cat that bit you is not vaccinated against rabies, or you are unsure if the cat is inoculated against rabies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You have a compromised immune system or you haven’t had a tetanus vaccine in the last 5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A DOCTOR\u2019S APPROACH TO TREATING A CAT’S WOUND<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cat\nwounds are frequently left exposed to heal. This helps cleansing the wound\neasier and minimizes the danger of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your\ndoctor will almost certainly do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Clean\nthe wound once more and apply antibiotic ointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If\nan infection is suspected, prescribe antibiotics such as Augmentin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If\nyour tetanus vaccine is out of date, you will be given a booster shot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Determine\nwhether or not the wound requires sutures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Remember that if you are bitten by a cat, you must respond promptly. To reduce the risk of infection, contact your doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WOUND CARE AT HOME<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A cat bite infection can be potentially dangerous. Follow these measures to care for your wound at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Soap and water should be used\nto thoroughly clean bite wounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use antibiotic ointment to\ntreat the afflicted area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wrap in a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Seek medical treatment of cat bites if any of the following symptoms appear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- discoloration or redness<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- more significant illness\nsymptoms, such as fever or muscle weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
LAST WORD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you have a pet cat, make sure to take them to the vet on a regular basis to stay up to date on vaccines. You should also teach children how to properly handle cats and to avoid doing anything that could inadvertently harm or startle a cat. When dealing with an injured or stray cat, use thick protective gloves. Keep every feline happy and healthy but be sure to avoid those teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n