15 years ago
tammy g
i have a cat bite what can i do?
i petted my neighbors cat,which was friendly at that time,he then sank his claws into my left arm,one scratch is deep.now my wrist is swollen,what can i do?
15 years ago
Anonymous
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If you can't get in to see your doctor right away - go to a hospital emergency room. When cats bite, their fangs push harmful bacteria deep into your body - infection can be very serious. Don't try to home medicate this bite.......get medical attention ASAP.
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15 years ago
Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess)
Definitely go to the doctor. Cat bites and scratches are notorious for getting infected and requiring antibiotics. "Cat Scratch Fever" is not just the name of a song.
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15 years ago
Anonymous
Pour peroxide on it, and clean it thoroughly. A cat bite is one of the worst you can have because of the vast amount of bacteria in their mouths. Just keep it clean, and if it seems infected, call your doctor.
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15 years ago
Blue Rose
clean it thoroughly, hot water and soap, peroxide if you have, neosporin and cover it w/bandaid. Ask your neighbor when cat had rabbies vaccine last. You might need a tetnus shot if cat hasn't been vaccinated recently.
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15 years ago
If the mask fits...
You should definitely go to a hospital or your doctor.Cat bites often cause infection.
Signs of infection are: redness, swelling, warmth, increased tenderness, oozing of pus from the wound or fever.
Look at the link I attached- don't mean to scare you but it could be serious ... Good Luck
http://www.thepetcenter.com/imtop/bite.html
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15 years ago
macleod709
put some peroxide on it after washing it really good with soap and water. douce it good with peroxide, dab it dry after you have let it soak in. put some neosporin on it and cover it.
do this about 4 times a day. if it isn't better by monday then go see your doctor.
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15 years ago
tigerlilly_714
Depends on how bad it is. You should go to the doctor or keep antibiotic cream on it, so it don't get infected.For the swelling ice might help it go back down.
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15 years ago
JJ
flush it with water-nesporin and a wrap and try to go to the doctor--cat scratch fever is real! cats are good at giving infections.
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15 years ago
MC BC
You should go to your doctor as soon as possible, or to the ER because it could get infected if it isn't already.
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15 years ago
ineddalottalov@yahoo.com
do not pet the cat the cat mite not like you and you should stop petting it
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