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Multiple scratches by my pet cat. all vaccines need to be done for the cat has done. do i need to do some vaccines?
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No: You must have received a puncture wound completely through the skin before you need to check on your tetanus booster status. You should treat superficial scratch scratch his first with soap and water and then apply an antibiotic ointment three times a day until healed.
Answered 11/27/2017
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