Cat Scratch or Bite |
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DESCRIPTION
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Cats carry plenty of germs on their claws and in their mouths, so there is a danger of contracting rabies, cat-scratch disease, or lockjaw (tetanus). It's important to clean the wound thoroughly and, if possible, have the cat checked for disease. How long it takes the wound to heal depends on how deep it is.
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SYMPTOMS
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You may have bleeding, pain, swelling, redness, and bruising in the area of the bite.
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CARE
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Clean the wound with soap and water immediately. You may need a tetanus shot if you have not had one in a long time. You may also need to take an antibiotic medicine to keep the wound from developing an infection.
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