Question 1

how to treat a cat bite on my leg, is there over-the-counter medicine available?

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Not that simple: Youn can wash clean and  any over the counter ointment , but cat bites and scratches will boatonella infections , called cat scratch fever , as most of the cats carry that bug , with generalized lymph enlargement , will need antibiotic administration

Question 2

how can i treat a cat bite?

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Med tx.: Please seek prompt medical care for a cat bite. You may need a tetanus shot. Cat bites can become badly infected.

Question 3

how can i treat a cat bite in my cheek?

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Get med care NOW: Cat bites have a significant infection rate. You need medical evaluation and possible antibiotics and tetanus shot.

Question 4

will bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat a cat bite infection?

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This needs medical: Care now. You may need both antibiotics and tetanus. Please get seen.

Question 5

how can cat bites be treated?

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Antibiotics: Cat bites tend to be puncture wounds that heal over quickly, sealing whatever germs are in the cat's mouth into the bitten person's skin.  Cat bites should be cleaned immediately with soap and water to minimize the bacteria in the wound, but then treated with an antibiotic that will kill the germs that are still there before they spread, causing a nasty infection.

Question 6

cat bites on my arms, how do i treat them?

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Recommend medical: Evaluation. Cat bites are notorious for becoming infected. If your last tetanus shot was 10 or more years ago or you don't - you will need a new one.  You may require antibiotics.

Question 7

feral cat bite 9 days ago on the lips. superficial bite (but not treated)  sore throat, fever. cat still alive (seen tonight), fear rabies ? thanks

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Cat bite: I would  be more concerned about cat scratch fever rather than rabies. Consult your doctor asop for help.

Question 8

what is danger of cat bites?

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Infection: Cat bites have an extremely high risk of causing infection (about 95%).  The bacteria in cat's teeth, combined with the sharp small teeth, tend to cause inoculation of the bacteria which humans tend to not be able to fight off.  Antibiotics are normally warranted.

Question 9

how long for a cat bite to heal?

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Have seen: Unless it is a superficial scratch, i would have it seen.  Cat bites usually get infected and require antibiotics.  If there is no swelling, tenderness or redness then you can watch and wait.  It should heal in 7-10 days.

Question 10

what diseases can cat bites cause?

Accepted Answer

See below: The most common is a skin infection at the site of the bite. You can also get catch scratch disease, which results in infection of lymph nodes near the site. Although, this is more common with kittens.

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