How to deal with scratches by wild cats:
1. Relevant research shows that the claws of animals are likely to carry some germs, so cats, dogs, etc. Animal scratches require special attention. Stray dogs and cats that have not been vaccinated regularly and have not had their physical condition checked, after being bitten by these stray cats, it is best to disinfect them in time and then inject them.
2. After being accidentally scratched by a cat, you should clean the wound as soon as possible to avoid bacterial infection. If the skin is scratched by a cat and it bleeds, note that as long as the bleeding is not heavy, you can not rush to stop the bleeding. You can let the blood drain properly, and the germs that have entered the wound will be brought out through bleeding. Then rinse the wound thoroughly and repeatedly with sterile saline or chlormethionine.
3. If the scratched skin wound is not large, you can rub it with alcohol or iodine, disinfect it 2-3 times, and wait until the bleeding stops naturally. Of course, for the sake of safety, it is best to go to the hospital for examination and vaccination after simple treatment to ensure physical safety.
Hazards after being scratched by a wild cat:
If scratched by a wild cat is not treated in time, serious consequences may lead to rabies infection, which is life-threatening to the patient. bigger. Clinically, there is currently no radical treatment for rabies, and once the disease occurs, the mortality rate is close to 100%. After the patient is injured, the wound area needs to be washed repeatedly with soap and water promptly. If there is obvious skin damage or bleeding, it is recommended to go to the local epidemic prevention station to get vaccinated within 24 hours of the injury. Generally, vaccination needs to be divided into 4-5 times within a month. If the wound is more obvious and the amount of bleeding is relatively large, the doctor may recommend vaccination with serum. During the vaccination period, patients should avoid strenuous exercise, drink more water, eat a light diet, avoid smoking and drinking, and avoid eating greasy, spicy and other irritating foods.
