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Suggest Treatment For Sore Spot After A Cat Bite
my cat clawed me in a vein on my left hand, and apparently it must have been deep. Blood poured from the wound, and a knot has puffed up there. I put pressure on the spot, and the bleeding stopped. It is still puffed up and very sore. I soaked it in Epsom salt water(hot). What should I do to keep it safe?
Thu, 22 May 2014
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this cat bite. Because it is a deep wound, you would need antibiotics to prevent for a possible infection. The recommended drug is amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Also, pain medications, wound dressing and tetanus vaccination are all recommended for adequate management.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
I am so sorry to hear about this cat bite. Because it is a deep wound, you would need antibiotics to prevent for a possible infection. The recommended drug is amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Also, pain medications, wound dressing and tetanus vaccination are all recommended for adequate management.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
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