Being scratched by a cat causing a small break in the skin is a problem many pet owners face. No pet owner can precisely control a cat, so knowing how to treat skin scratched by a cat is essential.

1. Immediate treatment

When your pet’s skin is scratched by a cat, especially with wounds reaching the dermis, you must act immediately to prevent infection and apply antibiotic treatment.

If the wound is small, wash with clean water, dry the wound with cotton, then apply antibiotic ointment. For deeper wounds, first wash with clean water, then disinfect the wound with alcohol before applying antibiotic ointment.

2. Prevent infection

Because cat scratches are prone to infection, you must try to prevent infection by keeping the wound clean, regularly changing the bandage or dressing, and avoiding moisture. If the wound has pus or persistent discharge, consult a veterinarian promptly for treatment.

3. Keep the wound moist

Since wounds from cat scratches tend to dry out, it is important to keep the wound moist. Rinse the wound with warm water to maintain moisture and cover the wound timely with gauze or dressing to prevent dust from the air increasing infection risk.

4. Remove pain and itchiness

Cat scratch wounds often cause pain and itchiness. It is important to give your pet anti-itch medication to relieve itching. Additionally, applying ointment around the wound can help reduce pain and itch feeling.

5. Pay attention to feeding

If pets get scratched by cats, their care and nutrition are important. Keep them healthy by supplementing nutrition timely. You can provide pets with multivitamins to boost immunity, accelerate wound healing, and improve resistance.

Skin scratched by a cat needs timely and effective treatment. Only by doing so can you ensure your pet's health and avoid infections. Also, pay attention to nutrition to strengthen your pet’s resistance, letting them live healthier and happier lives.