How to handle cat bites

First of all, the owner should inspect the cat's wound to determine its size and depth. If the wound is shallow and small, the owner can clean it at home and monitor the wound's healing progress. However, if the cat's wound is deeper or larger, the owner should take the cat to a pet hospital in time, otherwise, the wound may easily become infected and abscess. Moreover, when the injury exposes a large area of subcutaneous tissue, skin grafting or skin flap suture may be required.

Treatment methods

Firstly, the owner needs to clean the cat's wound with physiological saline and rinse it with soap water for half an hour. Secondly, after washing, use iodine to disinfect the wound. Thirdly, the owner should apply an anti-inflammatory ointment to the wound to prevent inflammation and bacterial infection. Finally, use some drugs that promote wound healing to treat the wound and help it recover quickly.

If the cat is bitten by an animal susceptible to rabies, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for a rabies PCR test to prevent the cat from being infected with rabies.

Precautions
During the cat's recovery period, the owner needs to put an Elizabeth collar on the cat to prevent it from licking the wound and affecting the wound healing.
The owner can supplement the cat's nutrition by cooking some boneless chicken breast, or feeding it with cans, cat strips, cat snacks, dried fish, and nutritional supplements, which will help the cat recover better.
Before the cat's wound has healed, the owner should not bathe the cat, let it touch water, or allow it to engage in intense exercise, otherwise, it will affect the wound's recovery.