Many people think cats are cute and lovable. So if you don’t raise a kitten by yourself, always pick it up and pet it. But we must not forget that animals also have tempers. When they lose their temper, they will always scratch or even bite people. So let me tell you what to do if you are bitten by a cat?

What should you do if you are bitten by a cat?

Step 1: Rinse the wound. Immediately rinse the wound with running water to wash away the virus and squeeze out the blood as much as possible. If possible, it is best to rinse with 20% soapy water for 20 to 30 minutes. Then disinfect with iodine, then wash off the iodine with alcohol, repeat this 3 times.

Step 2: Go to the local epidemic prevention department to get the vaccine immediately. You must not delay it for a few days. The incubation period of rabies can be as short as about 10 days before onset of symptoms, or as long as it may take several years.

Step 3: If the wound is severely bitten, be sure to inject antiviral serum and use it at the same time as the vaccine. Antiviral serum must be tested first under the guidance of a doctor.

How to train a cat not to bite?

1. The solution is to buy some toys for the cat, such as carpet combinations for claw grinding, hanging balls, moving toy mice, etc., and let the cat play with the toys until it is tired. Naturally, I don’t have the energy to catch you and play with you. In addition, the cat’s nails should be trimmed to prevent the nails from catching or scratching people.

2. Another method is to pretend to be in pain. When the cat scratches you, scream in pain, then ignore it and don’t play with it. Most cats don’t like to hurt their owners, so they will pay attention. If the owner is unhappy, he will be careful not to bite you. Or simply ignore it and let the cat realize that it is too crazy and the owner is unhappy.

3. In a more serious situation, you can also use water spraying. When the cat wants to bite you, use a prepared water gun or sprinkler to spray the cat with water. After a few times, the cat will stop. I dare to bite you again. ​​​​​​

Do I need to be vaccinated if bitten by a domestic cat?

1. If it is a domestic cat that has been vaccinated and is bitten by accident, there is no need to be too nervous about getting vaccinated. No one who owns a cat has ever been bitten. As long as he is familiar with the growth and health of domestic cats and is within a safe range, bites only need to be cleaned with soapy water and disinfected with iodine.

2. If you are not sure whether the domestic cat has been vaccinated and the bite is severe, for the sake of safety, it is recommended to go to the hospital for rabies vaccination.

3. If the cat is picked up and bitten, you must go to the hospital to get vaccinated because you don’t know this.Whether domestic cats were infected with rabies when they strayed, and rabies has a certain incubation period, and the mortality rate is very high. Personal health and safety is the most important, but when you are not sure, for the sake of peace of mind, it is recommended to go to a good hospital Vaccination.