How to Deal With a Cat Scratch
Identify the cat.. Seek medical treatment for scratches from an unknown cat.. Assess the wound.
Steps
1
Identify the cat.
Identify the cat.
2
Seek medical treatment for scratches from an unknown cat.
Seek medical treatment for scratches from an unknown cat.
3
Assess the wound.
Assess the wound.
4
Decide on an appropriate treatment.
Decide on an appropriate treatment.
5
Wash your hands.
Wash your hands.
6
Rinse the wound.
Rinse the wound.
7
Wash the scratched area.
Wash the scratched area.
8
Apply ointment to the scratch.
Apply ointment to the scratch.
9
Leave the scratch uncovered.
Leave the scratch uncovered.
10
Seek medical treatment.
Seek medical treatment.
11
Stop the bleeding.
Stop the bleeding.
12
Wash the scratch area.
Wash the scratch area.
13
Dry the wound.
Dry the wound.
14
Cover the scratch wound.
Cover the scratch wound.
15
Avoid infection.
Avoid infection.
16
Watch out for cat scratch disease.
Watch out for cat scratch disease.
17
Determine whether you have ringworm.
Determine whether you have ringworm.
18
Assess your risk for toxoplasmosis.
Assess your risk for toxoplasmosis.
19
Look for symptoms of other diseases.
Look for symptoms of other diseases.
20
Do not punish a cat for scratching you.
Do not punish a cat for scratching you.
21
Clip your cat's claws.
Clip your cat's claws.
22
Avoid rough play.
Avoid rough play.
23
Adopt an older cat.
Adopt an older cat.
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