Scratched by a 2 month old kitten

Nov 14,2023
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Emergency treatment methods for scratches by 2-month-old kittens:

1. Wash and soak the bitten repeatedly with physiological saline, hydrogen peroxide and iodophor water in a timely manner So that the necrotic material in the wound can be effectively discharged, the bacteria can be effectively killed, and the kitten's vomiting fluid can be effectively neutralized and diluted.

2. After soaking and disinfecting the wound, apply Baiduobang ointment or chlortetracycline eye ointment evenly to the bite wound to protect the wound, anti-inflammation and sterilization.

3. Use a small patch or gauze to properly bandage the wound to protect it from secondary contamination by sewage or dust. The rabies vaccine should be injected promptly within 24 hours after the bite to prevent the occurrence of rabies.

Vaccination is required if scratched by a 2-month-old kitten:

1. Bleeding after being scratched by a cat , which complies with the third-level exposure to rabies. The wound needs to be disinfected and vaccinated in time, and drug treatment is given after the above treatment.

2. Whether it is a domestic cat that has been vaccinated or a wild cat that has not been vaccinated, once it is scratched and bleeding, it is recommended to be vaccinated against rabies within 24 hours of the injury.

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