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How Can A Cat Scratch Injury Be Treated?
i gave my cat a pill last night and the tip of one claw gave me a shallow puncture. Slightly swollen this am, called nurse line and based on symptoms, determined i didn t need to be seen at that point. i watched it all day. now it s getting pink in the area around the puncture. not sure swelling has increased. what to do?
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
Hello,
Nothing much to worry as it is a local abrasion with superficial inflammation.
You can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Nothing much to worry as it is a local abrasion with superficial inflammation.
You can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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