When a cat is bitten, the owner first needs to check the cat’s wound to confirm the size and depth of the wound. If the wound is shallow and small, the owner can debridement the cat at home and then pay attention to the wound healing. However, if the cat’s wound is deep or large, the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time, otherwise the wound is likely to become suppurative and infected. And when the damage exposes a large area of ​​subcutaneous tissue, skin grafting or skin flap suturing may be required.

1. Processing methods

First of all, the owner needs to use saline to clean the cat’s wounds, and then rinse with soapy water for half an hour. Secondly, after washing, iodophor needs to be used to disinfect the wound area. Furthermore, the owner needs to apply anti-inflammatory ointment to the wound to prevent wound inflammation and bacterial infection. Finally, it is necessary to use some decomposing and myogenic drugs for treatment to help the wound recover quickly.

If the cat is bitten by an animal susceptible to rabies virus, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for a rabies virus PCR test to prevent the cat from being infected with rabies virus.

2. Precautions

1. During the cat’s recovery period, the owner needs to wear an Elizabethan collar on the cat to prevent the cat from licking the wound and affecting wound healing.

2. The owner can add some nutrients to the cat, such as cooking some plain chicken breast for the cat, or feeding canned food, cat strips, cat snacks, dried fish, nutritional paste, etc., which can better help the cat recover from trauma. .

3. Before the cat recovers from the trauma, the owner must not bathe the cat, and do not let the cat touch the water. At the same time, the cat must also avoid strenuous exercise, otherwise it will affect the recovery from the trauma.