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Cat Bite Wound Treatment: How to Handle It Safely

22. December 2024
What to Do If You're Bitten by a House Cat:Here's How to Handle It:1. Stay calm and avoid running ar

What to Do If You're Bitten by a House Cat:

Here's How to Handle It:

1. Stay calm and avoid running around. Parents should remain composed to prevent their child from becoming overly anxious. Keep the child calm and relaxed, and avoid any unnecessary movement to prevent the spread of toxins.

2. Thoroughly clean the wound immediately. Use clean water (mineral water or tap water) to rinse the affected area, gently squeezing the wound to expel contaminated blood and toxins. Note: Do not let the tip of the washcloth touch the wound directly, and avoid directly bandaging the wound.

3. Rush to the hospital promptly. Expose the wound and rinse it with water for at least 20 minutes. Then, retie the upper end (the part closer to the heart) of the wound with a bandage and transport the child to the nearest hospital as quickly as possible.

4. Get vaccinated against rabies. If the wound is severe, take the child to the hospital for an injection of rabies immune globulin to provide passive immunity and kill any potential rabies virus. Follow the doctor's advice to ensure the child receives the recommended doses of rabies vaccine for active immunity, which will help the body produce antibodies against the rabies virus in a short period of time.

5. For children who have not received a tetanus vaccine for 5 years and have received a tetanus shot, an additional dose of tetanus antitoxin can be administered to prevent possible tetanus infection. After that, take amoxicillin antibiotics approximately 3 days later.

6. Handle the "biter" cat by taking the pet, such as the cat or dog that bit you, to a veterinary hospital for a checkup to determine if they may have rabies. If there are suspected symptoms of rabies, dispose of the pet immediately to prevent harm to others.

Being bitten by a house cat is actually not as complicated as it may seem. First, help the parents stay calm and composed. Then, soothe the child's emotions, thoroughly clean the wound with mineral water, and quickly take the child to the hospital for treatment. Regularly take the child to the hospital for followup visits and vaccinations to accelerate the healing process.

Tip: For more information on cat bites, click How to Handle a Cat Bite to learn more.

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