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My cat scratched me on my arm three days ago. when she scratched me, it immediately bruised and bled. should i be worried? it seems weird.
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No problem. : The biggest concern would be for infection. If you have not had any significant signs that things are infected you are home free. A little bruising and bleeding is to be expected and will resolve in few days.
Answered 6/4/2013
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