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I have a scratch on my arm from my cat it itches and hurts at the same time?

Q: i have a scratch on my arm from my cat it itches and hurts at the same time?

: You may need to have it looked at by your doctor if it is red, or there is pus, etc. as it may be infected. If it is not red and it is not swollen and there is no pus, then you should apply an antibiotic cream ointment like bacitracin or triple antibiotic ointment twice daily until it heals. But, if it is swollen, re or if there is pus, then see your doctor. If you develop a fever, see your doctor

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You may need to have it looked at by your doctor if it is red, or there is pus, etc. as it may be infected. If it is not red and it is not swollen and there is no pus, then you should apply an antibiotic cream ointment like bacitracin or triple antibiotic ointment twice daily until it heals. But, if it is swollen, re or if there is pus, then see your doctor. If you develop a fever, see your doctor

Answered 8/4/2023

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I have a scratch on my arm from my cat it itches and hurts at the same time?

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