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I was bitten by my cat on Friday night and now worried it could be infected. It is red around the wounds and still hurts, and maybe a slight bit of swelling. The wound is on my index finger at the knuckle. No pus or draining and it is drying up into scabs. Should this be examined by a doctor or maybe a tetanus shot needed or would I know for sure by now if it was in fact infected? Thanks! Cindy
Hello, Thanks for the query. Cat bite can be dangerous if the animal has not been given anti-rabies injection, or if it has already developed any symptoms of the disease. Usually it is advised to observe the particular animal for 10 days (after bite) and if it does not develop any symptoms then there is no reason to worry and no need to take anti rabies injections. Tetanus (Tetanus toxoid) should be taken. Cleaning the wound and dressing it well is needed. Thanks
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How Can A Cat Bite Be Treated?
Hello, Thanks for the query. Cat bite can be dangerous if the animal has not been given anti-rabies injection, or if it has already developed any symptoms of the disease. Usually it is advised to observe the particular animal for 10 days (after bite) and if it does not develop any symptoms then there is no reason to worry and no need to take anti rabies injections. Tetanus (Tetanus toxoid) should be taken. Cleaning the wound and dressing it well is needed. Thanks