Sometimes, pet cat scratches occur, so do they need an injection? Whether an injection is necessary depends on the pet cat's physical condition, and not every scratch requires an injection.

1. If there is bleeding after being scratched by a cat, timely treatment measures should be taken, such as bandaging and cleaning the wound to avoid infection. If the wound is severe or unfortunately bitten by the cat, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.

2. Additionally, if scratched by a wild cat or a cat that has not been vaccinated, it is advised to go to the hospital as soon as possible to receive a rabies vaccine injection. Because cats may carry the rabies virus, it is easy to get infected after being scratched. If rabies is infected and not treated timely, the consequences are very serious.

3. If symptoms such as fever, redness, pus, lymph node swelling appear after being scratched by a cat, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly for antibiotic treatment.

4. In short, if bleeding occurs after being scratched by a cat, promptly treat and disinfect the wound. If the wound is severe or scratched by a wild or unvaccinated cat, seek medical attention in time to prevent infection and disease transmission.

1. Types of scratches

The scratch types mainly include: skin tears, uncontrollable bleeding, visible deep wounds, etc., these situations require injections. Because these conditions cause damage to the pet cat's skin and viruses or bacteria may penetrate inside, injections are needed to prevent infection spread.

2. Situations where scratches do not require injections

Some pet cat scratches are only small cuts on the skin, without bleeding or deep wounds. In such cases, injections are generally not necessary. Because such scratches do not cause significant damage to the pet cat's skin nor pose a risk of bacterial infection, injections are not required.

3. Necessary steps if injection is required for scratches

If an injection is necessary for the pet cat's scratch, the following steps should be taken before the injection:

1. Disinfect the scratched area of the pet cat. Clean the scratch and then disinfect it with disinfectant to effectively reduce the possibility of infection.

2. Bandage the scratched area firmly to prevent blood leakage and bacterial entry.

3. Inject antibiotic solution into the pet cat's scratched area. This is the most important step. Antibiotic injection can effectively eliminate bacteria and prevent infection spread.

4. Precautions

1. Scratch injections must be performed by a professional veterinarian to ensure the injection is correct and effective.

2. After injection, it is recommended to revisit at specific intervals to detect any problems early and adjust care measures.

3. After injection, pay attention to diet and rest. While taking medication, give the pet cat adequate rest, monitor diet, maintain good nutrition, and enhance disease resistance.

In summary, whether a pet cat needs an injection after being scratched depends on the cat’s condition. Timely and effective care ensures the pet cat’s health.