What Is Antiseptic cream?
Antiseptic cream or ointment contains antifungal and antibacterial ingredients that battle infection in small wounds. Since cats have fur and cannot wear adhesive bandages to protect the wounds, antiseptic cream can be applied to lower the risk of infection. Typically, your veterinarian will recommend an all-purpose antiseptic cream to treats wounds such as rashes, scrapes, small burns and fungal infections of the skin. When to Apply Antiseptic cream can be applied to small cuts, grazes and bite wounds, as long as the cat is not acting abnormally or showing signs of lethargy. Antiseptic cream or ointment should not be applied to burns, as this may trap the heat from the wound and cause more pain. Instead, soak the area in cold water and take your cat to the vet. Application and Restraint Most of the time, cats with minor injuries will allow you to apply antiseptic cream over the wound without much of a struggle. However, bite wounds and deeper scratches can be very painful, making appl
