How Do You Medically Treat A Cat Scratch?
Cat scratches are part of cat ownership, and are usually the result of someone scaring or hurting the cat. For a child, a cat scratch can be a bit of a surprise–the fuzzy pet just hurt them! As a parent, treating cat scratches is a straightforward process. Rinse the scratch as quickly as possible. The claw that made it has been dragged through a litter box at some point in the past, and this will help cleanse it of foreign objects and bits of grit. Wash the scratch with soap and water. You do this after the initial rinse so that any foreign material isn’t packed into the scratch. Ordinary soap and water will work just fine. Put aloe vera ointment on the newly cleaned scratch to prevent scars from forming. Put a small bandage on the scratch if it’s on a part of the body (hands or wrists) that will come into contact with food, dirt or other possible contaminants. Most cat scratches are shallow and won’t need stitches or butterfly bandages to hold them shut. Monitor the site of the scrat
