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Cat's Rear Nails Scratched, Swelling. Cleaned With Peroxide. Antibiotics Needed?
I got a few punctures from my cat's rear nails at the vet this morning. I cleaned it with peroxidie and changed the band aids and reapplied peroxide. The punctures, three, Are about an inch and half from my wrist but the swelling has gone up to my nuckeles. I have been working with it all day with gloves on.
How do I know if I need anti-biotics. Also no medical insurance. Thanks
How do I know if I need anti-biotics. Also no medical insurance. Thanks
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
hi.. you are injured with the cat scratch.. you need to take one antibiotics and tetanus toxiod injection.. make sure that it is not bite.. sometimes even cats also carries rabies virus in the saliva.. see your physician for the same.. good luck.
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