Can cat-scratch disease be prevented?
Avoiding cats is the simplest way to prevent the disease, but it is not usually necessary to get rid of your cat. Having your cat declawed stops your cat from being able to spread the infection if your cat scratches you or one of your family members. Washing your hands carefully after handling your cat is another way to prevent the infection. Getting rid of fleas on your cat may also help prevent you and your family members from catching the infection. Cats only seem to be able to transmit this infection for a few weeks. Young cats seem to be more susceptible to carrying the bacteria than older cats. Households with kittens have higher rates of infection. If the kittens have fleas, the infection rate is 29 times higher than if the kittens do not have fleas. Should cats be treated? Cats require no treatment. The bacteria doesn’t cause a sickness in cats. They merely carry the bacteria that causes cat-scratch disease in people. Should your doctor be seen if you are bitten or scratched by
