What to do if bitten by a cat? ——Comprehensive response guide
Recently, the topic of pets hurting people has become a hot topic again, especially the treatment methods after cat bites have triggered widespread discussion. The following is a structured guide compiled based on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days to help you quickly respond to emergencies.
1. Recent relevant hot data statistics
| Topic keywords | peak search volume | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Cat bite treatment | Average daily 52,000 times | Weibo/Zhihu |
| rabies vaccine | 87,000 times in a single day | Baidu/Douyin |
| Wound infection symptoms | +35% week-on-week | little red book |
2. Four-step method for emergency treatment
1.Rinse immediately: Wash the wound alternately with running water and soap for at least 15 minutes, which can remove more than 80% of the virus.
2.Disinfection and sterilization: Use iodophor or 75% alcohol to disinfect. Be careful to avoid direct contact of alcohol with deep wounds.
3.Hemostatic dressing: Use sterile gauze to apply pressure to stop bleeding. Superficial wounds may be exposed, but deep wounds need to be bandaged to prevent infection.
4.Medical evaluation: You must seek medical treatment within 24 hours if the following situations occur:
| Danger signs | Countermeasures |
|---|---|
| Bleeding doesn't stop | emergency suturing |
| Cats not vaccinated | Required rabies vaccine |
| Redness, swelling, heat and pain in the wound | Need antibiotic treatment |
3. Vaccination Guidelines
According to the latest recommendations from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
| exposure classification | Disposal method | Fee reference |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (no injury from contact) | Just clean | 0 yuan |
| Grade II (slightly broken skin) | Vaccine + protein | 500-1500 yuan |
| Grade III (bleeding injury) | Full set of immunizations | 2000-3000 yuan |
4. Follow-up precautions
1.Observe cats: Confirm within 10 days whether there is any abnormality in the biting cat, and report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention immediately if it dies.
2.wound care: Change dressing every day, avoid getting wet, and be alert for signs of infection such as suppuration and swollen lymph nodes.
3.psychological counseling: Children may develop fear after being bitten and require professional psychological intervention.
5. Preventive measures
• Vaccinate pets regularly
• Avoid feeding directly with hands
• Learn cat body language (hair puffs and tail flicks indicate irritability)
• Prepare a pet first aid kit (including styptic powder, bandages, etc.)
Recently, a famous Internet blogger caused heated discussions because he failed to pay attention to a case of serious infection caused by a cat bite, and reminded everyone to handle it in a standardized manner. In case of special circumstances, you can call the 24-hour consultation hotline of the local CDC.
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