Does it matter if there is a little bleeding from a cat scratch?

Updated on pet 2024-03-21
12 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    Just in case it is advisable to go for tetanus.

    Can cats get rabies? Yes, most mammals can be infected with the rabies virus. In our country, rabies is transmitted mainly by dogs, which are caused by bites of dogs with rabies.

    According to the survey, cat bites spread the virus in about 3%, and cases caused by cat claws are even rarer, so there is no need to be too nervous.

    Although the mortality rate of rabies is almost 100%, we do not need to panic blindly, because not all cats will be infected with rabies virus.

    Cats in the following conditions are not infected with the rabies virus1. Cats that are regularly vaccinated.

    2. Do not wander outside, non-free-range domestic cats.

    3. The origin is clear, and there is no experience of being bitten by cats and dogs of unknown origin or sick cats and dogs.

    4. The cat is still healthy within 10 days after biting a person.

    Emergency treatment after being scratched and bitten1. After being injured, you can rinse the wound with soap (laundry soap), apply it while washing, and the duration is not less than 10 minutes, squeeze the position near the wound with your hands on the way, and try to squeeze out the blood.

    2. After washing with soap, immediately disinfect the wound with iodine or medical alcohol.

    3. Do not bandage the wound after treatment. Because the rabies virus is anaerobic, it cannot survive oxygen.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    Hello, in this case, the wound should be treated promptly (washed with soap and water) to avoid infection.

    Although being caught by a cat may not necessarily infect you with any major diseases, it is safe to go to the epidemic prevention station or health station for vaccination.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    It is recommended to get a rabies vaccine, because you don't know if the cat carries rabies and canola poison, for your own safety, it is best to go to the hospital for vaccination, and ask for peace of mind.

    If you really don't want to get vaccinated, you can consider using soapy water to rinse the wound, and apply some iodophor for disinfection, keep the wound clean and dry, and pay attention to less water to observe and see.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    Hello, you may be struggling with whether to vaccinate when you ask questions, according to your description of being scratched by a cat, if there is ** injury or bleeding, then it is recommended to go to the CDC for rabies vaccination to prevent the occurrence of rabies. Although the cat has been vaccinated, but it is not sure whether there are antibodies in the body now, in order to prevent the occurrence of rabies, it is better to get vaccinated against rabies, after all, once rabies occurs, the mortality rate is 100%.

    Shorthair cats. Here is some advice for you: As long as the wound is treated according to the standard requirements after being bitten by an animal, timely vaccination against rabies can play a preventive role, because rabies can be prevented but not cured, and the only way to prevent it is to vaccinate against rabies.

    Because you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what if, and timely vaccination against rabies is an effective safety guarantee.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    Bleeding from a cat scratch is a very dangerous behavior, and it must be paid enough attention, especially to prevent the occurrence of special infectious diseases. Not only sick dogs can cause rabies, but also special virus infections may occur after being scratched by cats, especially rabies virus has a certain carrying rate in many animals, and should be treated in time. First of all, the local wound should be thoroughly disinfected to completely remove the scratching material from the wound.

    Second, regular rabies vaccination, with immunoglobulin if necessary. With such treatment, the incidence of special infectious diseases, especially rabies, can be reduced to a minimum or even zero. Because rabies has a very high mortality rate and is a very dangerous infectious disease, attention should be paid to the prevention of rabies.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    If you are scratched and bleeding by your own pet cat, you can also be infected with rabies, although the cat's paws do not contain rabies virus. However, both cats and dogs have the habit of licking their paws, and the rabies virus may be present in the saliva of cats, so it is not a big problem for people who have been scratched and cats who have been scratched if they have been vaccinated against rabies within half a year. The wound needs to be cleaned immediately, then the dirty blood is squeezed out, and a local disinfection with iodophor or alcohol is sufficient.

    However, if neither of them has been vaccinated against rabies within half a year, the wound must be cleaned and treated carefully immediately, and then the rabies vaccine and immune globulin must be vaccinated within 24 hours to prevent being infected with the rabies virus.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    Bleeding from a cat scratch needs to be dealt with in time, 1If the epidermis is only damaged, it can be cleaned with soapy water first, and then wiped with iodine to disinfect it to prevent infection. If the wound is deep, you need to go to the hospital emergency department or dog injury clinic as soon as possible, and generally need to be rinsed with hydrogen peroxide or other special professional treatment, which should not be taken lightly.

    2.Injection of rabies vaccine, after being scratched by a cat, as long as the ** is damaged, you need to be vaccinated, you need to go to the hospital emergency department or CDC for injection, generally need to be injected three times.

  8. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    If a cat is scratched, whether the cat is domestic or a feral cat, the injured person needs to go to the hospital as soon as possible for rabies vaccination, and at the same time properly disinfect the wound.

  9. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    After being scratched by a cat, you must rush to the hospital as soon as possible to get a rabies vaccination. This kind of thing must be taken care of, and must not be careless.

  10. Anonymous users2024-01-29

    The cat scratch site must be cleaned and disinfected in time, and rabies vaccination is required if necessary.

  11. Anonymous users2024-01-28

    It's dangerous to scratch the skin, let alone bleed. Rabies vaccination is mandatory.

  12. Anonymous users2024-01-27

    Domestic animals such as cats and dogs can carry rabies, and rabies vaccination is required as long as the skin is scratched.

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