Is it okay to have a bleeding hand scratched by a stray cat?

Updated on pet 2024-07-17
21 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-12

    Nowadays, there are a large number of stray cats in the environment we live in, some people may be attacked by stray cats after contact with stray cats, so they will be scratched by stray cats, and there will be symptoms of bleeding.

    In our actual life, there are not only a lot of domestic pet cats, but also a lot of stray cats, and due to various factors, the number of stray cats is getting larger and larger, so it increases the opportunity for us to contact with stray cats. We may have some accidental contact with stray cats, so it will cause some problems, such as being scratched is a more common one, and many times after being scratched by stray cats, it will cause ** bleeding, we must pay great attention to it, because the viruses existing in stray cats are very diverse, and it is very likely to cause rabies or cat claw disease.

    1.First of all, we must pay attention to cleaning the wound, in the face of being scratched by stray cats, our department also uses running water to rinse our wounds, which can help us effectively wash away the virus at the wound site, and in the process of rinsing, we had better squeeze out the blood from the wound site. In good conditions, we can use a certain concentration of soapy water to rinse our wounds, the whole irrigation time takes nearly 30 minutes, and then use a certain concentration of alcohol or iodine to disinfect the wound.

    2. After rinsing the wound and basic disinfection, we should immediately go to the local health and epidemic prevention instability to inject the relevant vaccines, and be careful not to delay, so the incubation period of rabies is not certain. In addition, when we inject rabies vaccine, we should also pay attention to the injection of antiviral serum, but when we inject antiviral serum, we should first cooperate with a professional doctor to test the needle.

    The above is the introduction of some of the countermeasures that we should take after being scratched by stray cats, we must fully grasp the above knowledge, so as to effectively protect our health, in addition to our actual life, we must avoid being attacked by stray cats, do a good job of prevention, so as to effectively avoid some unnecessary injuries.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-11

    Stray cats and dogs are relatively common, a careless may be injured by these small animals, must be disinfected in time, you can first rinse with tap water for a period of time, and then squeeze out the dirty blood, use iodophor alcohol and other disinfection products to deal with first, and then go to the hospital for consultation whether to vaccinate against rabies. Let's take a look at what to do if you are scratched by a stray cat and bleed slightly?

    1. Rinse with running water. After being scratched by a stray cat, it is necessary to see how the wound is, and if there is bleeding, it is necessary to determine whether the exposure is serious. It can be rinsed with running water for about 15 minutes, and then the affected area can be washed with alkaline soap, which can effectively destroy bacteria in the wound area.

    Rinsing is very important, and rinsing in a short period of time can reduce the impact of the virus on **. In addition, while rinsing, squeeze the wound to let the blood out, which can carry away viruses and bacteria.

    2. Get vaccinated. You can go to the hospital for a consultation and get vaccinated according to the condition of your scratches. Under normal circumstances, after being scratched by stray cats, it is necessary to be vaccinated, and stray cats and dogs are in contact with a lot of objects with viruses in the outside world, so go to the hospital as soon as possible for rabies vaccination.

    And the first shot must be given within 24 hours.

    3. Strengthen wound care. Even after injection, it is necessary to pay attention to the care of the wound, and wipe it with iodophor every day to do a good job of disinfection. Disinfection with iodophor can also avoid the growth of bacteria, and it is best to wear hypertrophied pants to avoid friction of the wound site, which can easily cause infection.

    If you are scratched by a stray cat and there is bleeding from the scratch site, you will need to receive an antivenom injection in addition to vaccination. In this way, serious effects can be avoided, but it should be noted that it should not be wrapped in gauze or towels, otherwise it will cause a high chance of infection, and the infection will cause more serious consequences, so everyone must pay attention to the treatment method. However, it cannot be dealt with blindly, otherwise it will cause high fever or pneumonia, and once rabies or cat-scratch syndrome appears, the consequences will be very serious, so everyone should be vigilant.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-10

    I came to this problem, my hand was scratched by a stray cat and bleed, there is something, don't take it seriously, go for rabies vaccination as soon as possible. The claws of stray cats are poisonous, and if the poison gets into the bloodstream, it will be troublesome.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-09

    The probability of cat-scratch infection is close to infinitesimal and there are no cases of domestic cats and urban stray cats, and the annual incidence of one case of wild cats for decades is less than 1 in 10 billion, so the situation of cat scratches, unless it is a rural or mountain forest wild cat, or there is a special suspicion, such as the cat's mental state is abnormal, it does not need to be injected. Some people say that prevention can be done if it is for psychological comfort, but in reality it doesn't mean much. Because the probability of urban stray cats scratching infection is lower than the probability of accidents due to allergic reactions to vaccination (the former is infinitesimal or zero, and the latter is extremely small but there are several cases after all).

    It is recommended to judge based on the situation in the area and the state of the cat, if you were caught in the urban area of a big city, and there is almost no epidemic in the city, then don't fight (for example, if you are in the northeast). On the other hand, if you are wandering in the towns and villages of Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangzhou.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-08

    Scratching and bleeding indicates that the wound has been more serious than Senda's dermis, and it is best to disinfect and vaccinate.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    This is a problem, as long as the skin is scratched by an animal, you have to go to the rabies vaccine.

    At that time, you should wash your hands with soap for 15 minutes, and then go to the vaccination station as soon as possible to get vaccinated.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    If your hand is pricked and bleeding by a stray cat, I think it's better to treat the wound quickly and get vaccinated.

  8. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    I think there should be something, all you need to do is to disinfect with alcohol or iodophor or go to the hospital.

  9. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    The hand was scratched by a stray cat and bled blood, so there should be nothing wrong, and it will be fine if it is disinfected.

  10. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    If your hand is scratched by a stray cat, you should go to the hospital for a vaccine at this time, because stray cats will still have some viruses.

  11. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    The hand was scratched by a stray cat and bled out, is there something wrong? The hand was scratched by a stray cat and bled out. It is very dangerous, hurry to the hospital to see a doctor.

  12. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    The hand was scratched by a stray cat, this situation must be more serious, it is better to disinfect it quickly, and then go to the hospital for injection.

  13. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    If your hand is scratched and bleeding by a stray cat, it is better to get an injection within 48 hours to prevent infection with rabies virus.

  14. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    His hand was scratched by a stray cat and was bleeding. If you don't get the rabies vaccine, you'll be fine. Let's get the rabies vaccine!

  15. Anonymous users2024-01-29

    My hand was scratched by a stray cat and was bleeding, is there something wrong? If your hand is scratched by a stray cat and it is bleeding, you must go for a vaccination.

  16. Anonymous users2024-01-28

    It's best to go to the hospital for a check-up, safety first.

  17. Anonymous users2024-01-27

    Vaccinations are required. and stray cats.

    If you are accidentally scratched by a cat while playing, you should deal with it in time, otherwise the consequences will be serious. Here's how to deal with it.

    1.After being scratched by a cat, clean the wound in time, do not bandage it with alcohol disinfection, and be sure to expose the wound outside.

    2.Go to the hospital as soon as possible to get the rabies vaccine.

    Don't look at it as just a small wound, if it is infected, it will be very serious. Because the rabies vaccine is not for life, if you are scratched, you still have to get vaccinated again, so you must be vaccinated in time;

    3.If the wound is deep, it is recommended to give another tetanus antitoxin.

    Prevent infection. If you are a stray cat, try to have less contact with it, not only the risk of infection is great, but also the hygiene and cleanliness are also worrying, so you should pay more attention.

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  18. Anonymous users2024-01-26

    Need.

    After being scratched by a cat, rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin shots are required. However, as soon as you are scratched, you should first rinse the wound with running soapy water and tap water alternately for no less than 15 minutes. This will wash away your cat's saliva thoroughly.

    It is then disinfected with iodophor or alcohol to kill the rabies virus that may be present.

    Tips to prevent scarring from being scratched by a cat.

    1. Massage method: Rub the scar with the base of the palm of your hand, three times a day, 5-10 minutes each time. This method works best for wounds that have just been scabbed, and is less effective for old scars.

    2. Ginger slice rubbing method: Gently rubbing the scar after ginger slicing can inhibit the continued growth of granulation tissue.

    3. Vitamin E application method: Vitamin E can penetrate into the interior and exert its emollient effect, and at the same time, vitamin E can also maintain its elasticity. However, you may not be familiar with the effect of vitamin E on scar removal.

    Poke the vitamin E capsule with a needle, take the liquid in it and apply it to the scar and gently rub it for 5-10 minutes, twice a day, and it will have a better effect if you stick to it.

  19. Anonymous users2024-01-25

    If you are scratched by a stray cat and bleed, you should quickly squeeze out the dirty blood from the wound, then wash the wound thoroughly with water or soapy water for 15 minutes, and then disinfect the wound thoroughly with iodophor or alcohol, and go to the CDC within 24 hours to receive rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin injection. If you are scratched by a stray cat and bleed, you should quickly squeeze out the dirty blood from the wound, then wash the wound thoroughly with water or soapy water for 15 minutes, and then disinfect the wound thoroughly with iodophor or alcohol, and go to the CDC within 24 hours to receive rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin injection. Stray cats can be sure that they have not been regularly vaccinated against rabies, and the chance of carrying the rabies virus is very high, so be sure to get vaccinated.

  20. Anonymous users2024-01-24

    If you are scratched by a stray cat and bleed, you first need to squeeze out the bruises, then wash the wound with soapy water, wipe it with alcohol or iodine to disinfect, and then go to the hospital within 24 hours to get a rabies vaccine. If the wound is too deep or the injured area is too large, additional injections of serum and tetanus are required, and if the wound is inflamed, anti-inflammatory injections are required.

    If you are scratched and bleeding by a stray cat outside, you first need to squeeze out the bruise from the wound, rinse the wound with soapy water for 20 minutes, and then disinfect the wound with alcohol or iodine.

    Since it is not known whether stray cats carry the rabies virus, it is best to go to the pet hospital as soon as possible after being scratched to get vaccinated against rabies, and the sooner the better. Otherwise, once more than 24 hours have passed, the risk of infection will increase.

    If the wound scratched by the stray cat is very deep, or the area is scratched and bleeding extensively, it is necessary to inject serum and tetanus vaccine in addition to the rabies vaccine. If inflammation occurs during the subsequent wound recovery process, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time for anti-inflammatory injections.

  21. Anonymous users2024-01-23

    That's definitely going to be vaccinated, stray cats, no one can say whether he has rabies on him, or it's safer to get vaccinated.

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