The Little Affected By Cat Scratches, This Is The Way To Handle It

When playing with cats, it is not impossible for your baby to get scratched. If this happens, Mother do not panic first. Take appropriate steps so that your Little One avoid the dangers that may occur due to cat scratches. Although it looks simple, if not handled properly, cat scratches can cause bacterial infection Bartonella henselae. Therefore, you need to know how to properly treat cat scratches.

How to Treat Cats Scars

If your baby is scratched by a cat, you need to recognize the type of the wound first. The following are the types of wounds caused by cat scratches and their handling:

1. Scratch cat scratches that do not bleed

If your baby is scratched by a cat but does not bleed, after washing your hands, you can take the following steps:

• Leave the cat scratch marks under the tap for about 5 minutes, then clean the skin affected by the cat scratch with soap. Do not rub cat scratch marks, because it can cause bruises on your baby's skin.
• If you see cat dirt or fur stuck to the skin affected by scratches, clean it immediately.
• After cleaning, Mother can also apply antibiotic ointment to the skin affected by cat scratches. But before giving antibiotic ointment to the Little One, Mother is advised to consult a doctor first.

2. Scratches of the cat that bleed

If a cat scratch wound is accompanied by bleeding, you will need to treat it with the following steps:

• Stop the bleeding by pressing the scratch marks using a bandage or a clean cloth, for several minutes. But remember, before you have to wash your hands first.
• After the bleeding has completely stopped, immediately clean the cat's scratch marks using clean water. Make sure the water is really clean, Bun. Cleaning scars using unclean water can increase the risk of infection in the wound.
• Dry the cat's scratch marks using a clean towel. If you are susceptible to dirt, cat scratch marks need to be covered temporarily using plaster, to keep them clean.

If a cat's scratch marks cause your child in pain, you can give pain medication, such as paracetamol. So, don't panic when Little One is hit by a cat's scratch, Mother. Perform the steps above to handle it. After that, take your child to the doctor so he can be examined and given further treatment. To prevent your little one from being scratched by a cat, always keep an eye on when he is playing with the cat. Also remind your little one not to do things that can disturb the cat.