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My 4 yo was bitten on ear lobe by our cat. it's been 24 hrs. cleaning it and using ointment. dr said to watch. it's slightly red and painful. worry?
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Cat bites: cat bites should be treated with an antibiotic. Please either call your pediatrician or go to an urgent care for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 2/10/2015
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Please take him to: be seen by his/her doctor. Cats' mouths have more bacteria that are a problem than dogs or humans. If there is redness, there could be an infection, which may need an oral antibiotic. The only way to tell that is to have it examined.
Answered 2/10/2015
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