Cat bites are very serious as the bacteria in a cats mouth can lead to serious infections. Use common sense to prevent being bitten by a cat, and treat it quickly and swiftly with natural home remedies.
Symptoms of cat bites that require medical attention.
- Pain gets worse
- Wound does not heal
- Swelling
- Warmth around the wound
- Redness around the wound
- Red streaks leading from the area
- Pus
- Fever
Preventing Cat bites
- Never leave children alone with animals.
- Never approach a stranger cat.
- Remember that animals in pain will lash out violently; be careful around injured cats
Treating cat bites
- Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound to stop bleeding.
- Clean by washing for five minutes under cool water with mild dishwashing soap. Remember, avoid rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine as they can slow healing and harm tissue.
- Grate some carrot, place over the wound, and cover tightly with a bandage. Change every 30 minutes. Carrots help to extract toxins.
- Sterile clay with berberis or hydrastis can be applied. Leave until the clay dries then wash away. Do this two or three times a day to help fight off infection.
- Consider using tea tree oil, golden seal or calendula on the wound to help fight off infection, kill bacteria and speed healing.
