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Should I Take Vaccination For A Cat Scratch?

hi.i m ratan sarkar.yesterday my cat was scratch in my legs from her nail.cause bleeding,i wash perticular area with soap 5-6 times,i give there some anti-bacterial ointment.and then take some anti-biotic tablets..i want to know.may i have a risk of rabies and have to go for vaccine?
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.

Following cat bite first thing you need to do is wash the wound with soap water . Get a Tetanus Injection ( if not taken in the past 3 years ).

Then if you can observe the Cat for 10 days and nothing happens to it then not need for any vaccination. But if you can’t observe it or if it dies within 10 days then you should get the vaccination .

Also there is no need to get Vaccinated if your pet has been vaccinated for rabies before.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .

Regards.

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Should I Take Vaccination For A Cat Scratch?

HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. Following cat bite first thing you need to do is wash the wound with soap water . Get a Tetanus Injection ( if not taken in the past 3 years ). Then if you can observe the Cat for 10 days and nothing happens to it then not need for any vaccination. But if you can’t observe it or if it dies within 10 days then you should get the vaccination . Also there is no need to get Vaccinated if your pet has been vaccinated for rabies before. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask . Regards.