Your Little Cat Scratches? This is the way to handle it

When playing with cats, it is not impossible for your little one to get scratched. If this happens, Mother do not panic first. Take appropriate steps so that your Little One avoid the dangers that may occur due to cat scratches.

Even though it looks simple, if it's not handled properly, cat scratches can cause a bacterial infection of Bartonella henselae. Therefore, Mother needs to know how to properly treat cat scratches.

Your Little Cat Scratches? This is the way to handle it

How to Treat Wounds from Cat Scratches

If your little one is scratched by a cat, Mother needs to first identify the type of the wound. The following are the types of cat scratches and their handling:

1. Cat scratch scratches that do not bleed

If your little one is scratched by a cat but does not bleed , after washing your hands, you can take the following steps:

  • Leave the cat scratch marks under the faucet for about 5 minutes, then clean the skin affected by cat scratches with soap. Do not rub cat scratch marks, because it can cause bruises on your baby's skin.

  • If you see any cat dirt or fur stuck to the skin exposed to cat scratches, clean immediately.
  • After cleaning, Mother can also apply antibiotic ointment to the skin affected by cat scratches. But before giving antibiotic ointment to the Little One, Mother is advised to consult a doctor first.

2. Cat scratch scratches that bleed out

If a cat scratch wound is accompanied by bleeding, Mother needs to treat it with the following steps:

  • Stop the bleeding by pressing the scratch marks using a bandage or a clean cloth, for several minutes. But remember, Mother must wash your hands first.
  • After the bleeding has completely stopped, immediately clean the cat's scratch marks using clean water. Make sure the water is really clean, Bun. Cleaning the scratch scars using unclean water can increase the risk of infection of the wound.
  • Dry the cat scratch scars using a clean towel. If you are prone to getting dirt, cat scratch marks need to be covered temporarily using plaster, to keep them clean.

If cat scratches cause pain in your child, Mother can give pain relievers, such as paracetamol.

So, don't panic when your little one is hit by a cat scratch, Mother. Perform the steps above to handle it. After that, take your child to the doctor so that they can be examined and given further treatment.

To prevent your little one from being scratched by a cat, always supervise when playing with cats. Also remind your little one not to do things that can disturb the cat.

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