What to do if the cat scratches you

If your cat scratches you, you need to clean the wound immediately and take appropriate measures:

1. Clean the wound: Wash the wound with warm water and soap to prevent bacterial infection. Then dry gently with clean gauze or towel.

2. Stop bleeding: If the wound is bleeding, cover the wound with a sterile dressing and apply appropriate pressure to the wound to stop bleeding.

3. Disinfection: Use medical alcohol or iodine to disinfect the wound. If the wound is large or deep, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.

4. Observe the condition of the injury: Observe whether the wound is red, swollen or oozing. If you experience excessive redness, swelling, persistent bleeding, or pus, you need to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

5. Vaccination: If you are not sure whether your cat has been vaccinated, it is recommended to go to the hospital for disease screening and rabies vaccination.

In addition, in order to avoid being scratched by cats, we can pay attention to the following points:

1. Don’t scare or annoy cats: Avoid approaching cats when they are angry or agitated, especially don’t disturb their sleep.

2. Give adequate attention and care: Cats need to receive attention and care from their owners, provide them with appropriate amounts of food and water on a regular basis, and perform regular body care and cleaning.

3. Trim cat claws: Cats’ claws are very sharp and it is recommended to shorten their claws regularly to avoid scratches or scratches.

In short, if you are scratched by a cat, please take prompt measures to deal with it and observe the changes in the injury. If the situation is serious, please seek medical treatment in time.

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