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Why The Cat Scratches Are Itching And Swelling Up?
my neighbors have a cat that they do not want. the cat is outside most of the time, and then sleeps in the garage. i took the cat to the animal shelter one night and it heard a vacum cleaner and scratched my neck and chest. and ow the area is red and its bumping up and itching really bad. can you help me figure out whats going on
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
If the scratching on your neck and chest is become more red and itching and bumping, those might be signs of infection.
I advise to :
- keep the area well clean
- wash with warm water and soap
- apply betadine locally
- apply cold compresses several times/day
If no improvement, should consult with your physician for further evaluations.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
I understand your concerns.
If the scratching on your neck and chest is become more red and itching and bumping, those might be signs of infection.
I advise to :
- keep the area well clean
- wash with warm water and soap
- apply betadine locally
- apply cold compresses several times/day
If no improvement, should consult with your physician for further evaluations.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
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