Immediate Steps for Cat Bite Treatment: What to Do

Below, we've summarized a few key points to help you deal with such unforeseen situations effectively.

Firstly, assess the severity of the bite:

If there's no bleeding and the skin is merely broken, gently rinse the area with water and then clean it with a disinfectant like Dettol or Weiloku hand sanitizer. Applying a small amount of Baiduyang or Gentamicin, Erythromycin ointment to the wound can also be beneficial.

In case of bleeding from the bite:

Act immediately by rinsing the wound thoroughly with plenty of water. At the same time, try to expel any saliva from the cat that may be trapped in the wound. Then, repeatedly apply alkaline soap and rinse the wound until it turns white, which typically requires about 2030 minutes. Don't hesitate to endure the discomfort; the deeper and more thorough the cleaning, the better. Afterward, apply iodine to the wound.

Seek medical attention:

Tie a bandage above the wound (the proximal end) to control bleeding and rush to the nearest hospital as quickly as possible. Upon arrival, the doctor will administer a dose of rabies immune globulin to induce passive immunity, which directly targets any rabies virus that may have already infected you. Subsequently, follow the doctor's instructions to receive three doses of the rabies vaccine for active immunity, which will help your body produce antibodies against the rabies virus within about a week.

Address the responsible pet:

It's best to take the responsible cat or dog to a veterinary hospital for examination to determine if they may be infected with rabies. If there's any suspicion of rabies infection, it's crucial to promptly dispose of the pet to prevent harm to others.