Nowadays, many people keep a cute little kitten at home. They buy them an adorable house to live in, and some families with better conditions even buy a companion for the kitten, so they won’t feel lonely. They regularly take them for check-ups, feed them cat food, and provide them with the best living conditions. Some people even say that sometimes they feel their life is not as good as a cat’s. Sometimes, a cat owner’s monthly expense can equal an ordinary office worker’s monthly salary.

What should you do if you accidentally get scratched by a kitten while playing? At this time, don’t panic. Many people think rinsing with water is enough. If the scratch is not too deep, rinsing once can be sufficient. If the skin is broken, it’s best to disinfect, because breaking the skin can lead to bacterial infection. You can use alcohol to disinfect, just to be on the safe side.

Don’t underestimate these animals’ ability to cause bacterial infections. What if you are bleeding from a kitten scratch? This is not a big problem. First, you need to squeeze out some blood from the scratched area to try to expel bacteria and viruses. Then disinfect with iodine by applying it to the wound, followed by washing off the iodine with alcohol. This is one method.

If the scratch is very serious — the severity depends on your own judgment — then you need to go to your local hospital to get vaccinated. Rabies has an incubation period of about ten days, but it can also be much longer, even years. In short, if left untreated, you will get sick; it’s only a matter of time. Another factor to consider is whether the cat that scratched you is sick because sick cats carry the most bacteria. In this case, no matter how severe the scratch is, it’s best to go to the hospital for a check-up, just to be safe.