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Does Accidental Contact With Claw Of The Cat On Chin Lead To Infection?
My cat stuck his claw in my chin while I was trying to put him on the vets table for his annual injection. I cannot remember the last time I had tetanus injection. I didnt really think anything of it but now my chin is trembling. The cat incident was on Monday it is now Thursday. Could the trembling be linked to a possible infection?
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Even if it is a scratch or abrasion or bit of a cat requires proper and adequate treatment. The cat has all the potential to transmit rabies, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by timely treatment.
For your condition I would suggest you to follow
1.Thorough wound wash with soap and water
2.Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. If the cat is healthy after 10 days you can discontinue last two shots of antirabies vaccine.
3.Inj Tetanus, 0.5 ml should be taken.
4.If there is any open wound you may require a course of antibiotics like tab Augmentin.
Don't take any risk with this disease. Hope you will follow these advises by consulting your doctor.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Even if it is a scratch or abrasion or bit of a cat requires proper and adequate treatment. The cat has all the potential to transmit rabies, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by timely treatment.
For your condition I would suggest you to follow
1.Thorough wound wash with soap and water
2.Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. If the cat is healthy after 10 days you can discontinue last two shots of antirabies vaccine.
3.Inj Tetanus, 0.5 ml should be taken.
4.If there is any open wound you may require a course of antibiotics like tab Augmentin.
Don't take any risk with this disease. Hope you will follow these advises by consulting your doctor.
Thank you.
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