What to do if the cat bites
Recently, pet injuries have occurred frequently, especially how to deal with them after being bitten by a cat has become a hot topic. The following is a compilation of hot topics on cat bites on the entire network in the past 10 days, and provides you with practical guides based on structured data.
1. Statistics on high-frequency problems of cat bites
| Ranking | Pay attention to the issue | Search volume ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is it necessary to get a rabies vaccine? | 42% |
| 2 | Wound treatment steps | 28% |
| 3 | Domestic cat bite risk level | 15% |
| 4 | The effectiveness of the ten-day observation method | 10% |
| 5 | Necessity for tetanus prevention | 5% |
2. Four-step emergency treatment method
1.Rinse immediately: Rinse the wound with running water for 15 minutes, and use alternately with soapy water.
2.Disinfection and sterilization: Disinfection of iodine or 75% alcohol, avoid using dyes such as red medicine
3.Hemostatic bandage: Clean gauze cover to avoid wound exposure (deep bites require medical treatment and suture)
4.Vaccine evaluation: Decide whether to get vaccinated based on the exposure level (see the table below)
| Exposure level | Wound characteristics | Processing Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | No skin damage | Just clean and disinfect |
| Level II | Slightly broken skin without bleeding | Need to get rabies vaccination |
| Level III | Penetration injury/bleed | Vaccine + immunoglobulin |
3. Vaccine selection guide
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, comparison of different vaccine plans:
| Vaccine Type | Number of vaccinations | Protection period | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five acupuncture method | 5 times (0-3-7-14-28 days) | 6 months to 3 years | 300-500 yuan |
| Four-article method | 4 times (0-7-21 days + 1 needle) | Same five acupuncture method | RMB 250-400 |
| Strengthening needle | 1 time (previous vaccination) | Extended protection for 2-3 years | RMB 80-150 |
4. Top 10 cognitive misunderstandings
1. Domestic cats don’t need to be vaccinated (Wrong! Unvaccinated pet cats are still at risk)
2. Do not need to be treated if the wound is small (wrong! Rabies virus can be infected through tiny wounds)
3. Use your mouth to suck out poisonous blood (wrong! It will increase the risk of infection)
4. Ineffective after more than 24 hours (Wrong! Vaccination is effective before onset of the disease)
5. The alcohol rinse is more thorough (wrong! It will stimulate the wound and affect healing)
5. Special circumstances handling
Pregnant women/children:It is safe to receive inactivated vaccines, and human diploid cell vaccines are required
Allergic constitution:Tell the doctor in advance that the injection method can be used
Wild cat bites:Seek medical treatment immediately and report to the CDC, and recommends tetanus vaccine injection at the same time
6. Key points for follow-up observation
1. Record the cat's health status within 10 days (see medical treatment immediately if it dies)
2. Antibiotics are needed for wounds that have redness, swelling and fever for more than 48 hours
3. Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol after vaccination
4. Pay attention to abnormal reactions such as fever/headache (the incidence rate is about 5%)
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in many places have reminded: summer is the peak period for animal bites, and pet owners are advised to vaccinate cats regularly to avoid contact with wild animals. In case of bite, you can call the 24-hour rabies prevention and treatment outpatient clinics in various places for consultation.
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