Do I need an injection if my cat scratches me and bleeds?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Do I need an injection if my cat scratches me and bleeds?

It is generally not necessary to get an injection if you are scratched and bleeding by your own cat, because pet cats at home are generally not infected with the rabies virus, and rabies is transmitted through bites, so it is okay to be scratched. You only need to wash the wound in time. , squeeze out the blood, and then apply iodine for disinfection to avoid wound infection and inflammation; if it is scratched by a stray cat, it is best to go to the hospital for vaccination.