How to deal with being scratched by a cat
Recently, pet-related health topics have become a hot topic of discussion on social platforms, especially the practical issue of "how to deal with cat scratches" that has attracted much attention. The following is a detailed guide compiled based on the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days to help you scientifically deal with cat scratches.
1. Potential Risks of Cat Scratches
Cat claws can carry bacteria or viruses. Common risks include:
| Risk type | illustrate | incidence |
|---|---|---|
| cat scratch disease | Inflammation caused by Bartonella infection | About 5-10% |
| tetanus | Be vigilant when the wound is deep | Rare but deadly |
| local infection | Symptoms of redness, swelling, heat and pain | 15-20% |
2. Five steps for emergency treatment
| step | Operational points | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rinse | Rinse with running water for 5 minutes | Avoid using hot water |
| 2. Disinfection | Iodine or alcohol disinfection | Hydrogen peroxide is only for deep wounds |
| 3. Stop bleeding | Clean gauze pressing | Lasts more than 10 minutes |
| 4. bandage | Breathable band-aid cover | Avoid sealing bandages |
| 5.Observe | 24-hour monitoring of symptoms | Record body temperature changes |
3. 7 situations that require medical treatment
According to data from the emergency department of a tertiary hospital, you should seek medical attention immediately if the following situations occur:
| Symptoms | Hazard level |
|---|---|
| The wound depth exceeds 3mm | ★★★ |
| Bleeding lasts for more than 15 minutes | ★★★ |
| Fever (>38℃) occurs | ★★☆ |
| Redness and swelling 5cm around the wound | ★★☆ |
| swollen lymph nodes | ★★★ |
| Injuries from feral/non-immune domestic cats | ★★★ |
| The injured person has an immune system disease | ★★★ |
4. Vaccination Guidelines
Vaccination plan recommended by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
| Vaccine type | Vaccination timing | protective efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Tetanus vaccine | Those who have not been vaccinated within 5 years | 100% (booster shot) |
| rabies vaccine | Feral Cat/Unknown Immunization History | 99.9% (fully vaccinated) |
5. Preventive measures
1. Trim your pet cat’s nails regularly
2. Avoid teasing the cat directly with your hands when playing
3. Wash your hands immediately after coming into contact with stray cats
4. Children need to interact with cats under adult supervision
6. Answers to hot-spot related questions
Q: Do I need to get an injection if I am scratched by a vaccinated domestic cat?
A: If the cat has been fully vaccinated against rabies and has no abnormalities within six months, it can be observed first, but tetanus immunity still needs to be strengthened after more than 5 years.
Q: Why are cat scratches more likely to become infected than dog bites?
A: The structure of cat claws is more likely to retain pollutants, and the wounds are usually deep. According to clinical statistics, the infection rate is 37% higher.
This article combines the National Health Commission's "Guidelines for Rabies Prevention and Control" and hotly discussed content on Weibo, Douyin and other platforms in the past 10 days. It is recommended to save it for future use. When you encounter serious wounds, please go to the emergency department of a regular hospital for treatment immediately.
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