- cat scratches

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I have been clawed and bitten by cats so many times, so I really feel for

you. I agree that animal scratches can become infected so easily. The only

thing worse is an animal bite, because of the saliva.

If those scratches start feeling hot, or have yellowy scabs, you get them

checked for infection right away. If the scratches were deep enough to cause

that much bleeding, you really do need to watch them.

If a Drs visit is too costly for you so that you want to see first if you

think you need it, then keep the wounds clean, open the scabs if they are

sligthly yellowy and squeeze out some blood (fairly liberally). If the blood

seems to have pus in it, go to the doctor. If not, have someone pour

hydrogen peroxide on the wounds a few times, or until it doesn't fiz when

applied (if it is in an awkward place or a large area, you can lean over the

tub for this). Then pat dry with clean gauze and cover the wounds. Check for

a few days and repeat this process if needed.

If you have tea tree oil apply it several times a day with a q-tip to keep

the wound site clean of unfriendly bacteria and to draw out poisons.

If the wound area is hot after a couple of days though, you really need to

have it checked and will probably have to take a course of anti-biotics to

keep it from developing gangrene. If you do go on anti-biotics, please eat

yogurt a few times a day or take acidophilous (the preference as many

yogurts these days do not contain enough live cultures) to fight yeast

infection.

Promise to take care of yourself, ok.

{{{Gentle Hugs}}}

Doni-Marie

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