Cat nail scratch

2026-04-28 08:49:56
Hi doctor I went to my relatives home suddenly a cat ram over my leg and it scratched my leg finger. It is a home grown cat..not vaccinated. Should I take rabies vaccine .. I applied t bact ointment Please advise Thanks
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IF THERE ANY BLEEDING THEN YOU SHOULD TAKE VACCINE

Answered2026-04-30 09:00:00

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Rabies vaccine is a preventive vaccine . It is advised to take tetanus injection if not taken within past 5 years And rabies vaccine should be taken as it is a cat scratch Based on whether there was blood oozing out or not , immunoglobulin administration can be decided Can u please tell me whether the wound was having blood or not so i can advice u further management?
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Take rabies vaccine from nearby health centre
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Do not miss vaccination doses. Take it on correct dates as prescribed by nearby health clinic doctor

Answered2026-04-29 15:33:16

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Yes TT and ARV is must

Answered2026-04-28 20:26:23

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ARV and TT must..

Answered2026-04-28 18:20:14

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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician (Ex Govt Medical Officer at RML Hospital, New Delhi), and your case has been allotted to me. Thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Do you need rabies vaccine? 👉 Yes, vaccination is advised Even though it is a pet cat, it is: • Not vaccinated • Cause of injury is a scratch with possible saliva contamination 👉 This is considered a Category II / III exposure, so rabies vaccination is recommended What you should do immediately • Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for 10–15 minutes • Apply antiseptic (Betadine or similar) • T-Bact is fine for local infection prevention Vaccination advice 👉 Start Anti Rabies Vaccine (ARV) as soon as possible Schedule: • Day 0 (today) • Day 3 • Day 7 • Day 14 Do you need rabies immunoglobulin (RIG)? 👉 Needed if: • Deep wound • Bleeding scratch • Clear bite marks If it is just a superficial scratch, vaccine alone is usually sufficient. About the cat • Observe the cat for 10 days • If the cat remains healthy → risk is very low • But do not delay starting vaccine Important reassurance Rabies is preventable if vaccine is taken on time, so starting early is the safest approach. For any clarification or follow up, you can reach out to me directly on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven. Wishing you good health. Dr. Romain Rajan General Physician

Answered2026-04-28 16:31:14

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Yes you should take Rabies vaccine full schedule and TT injection too

Answered2026-04-28 16:14:20

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Yes. You should take Anti Rabies vaccine.

Answered2026-04-28 15:12:34

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Actually need to take vaccine..if there is any scratch mark along with tt injection

Answered2026-04-28 15:12:14

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you should take if you need further more assistance u can consult

Answered2026-04-28 14:29:28

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Answered2026-04-28 14:00:01

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Yes.

Answered2026-04-28 13:48:41

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You should take the rabies vaccine as the cat is vaccinated it has a high chance to cause rabies.

Answered2026-04-28 11:41:34

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"A nail scratch from an unvaccinated domestic cat is considered a Category II exposure for Rabies. While the risk from a homegrown cat is lower than a stray, Rabies is a fatal disease, and medical protocol strictly recommends post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if the animal's vaccination status is unknown or incomplete. Relying solely on local ointments like T-Bact is insufficient for viral protection
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​Start Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV): I recommend starting the 5-dose (or 4-dose ID) Rabies vaccine schedule immediately (Day 0). The sooner you start, the better the protection. ​Observe the Cat: Since it is a relative's pet, observe the cat for 10 days. If the cat remains healthy and shows no signs of Rabies (aggression, drooling, or sudden death) after 10 days, you can discuss with your doctor about stopping the remaining doses. ​Wound Cleaning: If you haven't already, wash the scratch area with running water and soap for at least 15 minutes. This is the most effective way to mechanically remove the virus. ​Tetanus Shot: If your last Tetanus toxoid (TT) injection was more than 6 months to 1 year ago, you should also take a Tetanus booster
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​For a specific vaccination schedule (Day 0, 3, 7, 14, 28) and direct follow-up on the cat's health observation, you can consult me directly through my profile.

Answered2026-04-28 10:51:55

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If there is no bleeding , then u r safe. Just take TT inj. But if there is even one drop of blood, then u have to take rabies vaccine and immunisation also.

Answered2026-04-28 10:15:36

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Non vaccinated  cat scratch  Definitely need vaccinated full course  with inj tt. Advise CAT OWNER MUST KNOW ABOUT CAT VACCINE.

Answered2026-04-28 10:10:11

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Go for ARV vaccine immediately

Answered2026-04-28 10:05:40

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Yes as soon as possible get vaccinated (ARV)

Answered2026-04-28 10:04:18

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It's better to take anti rabies vaccination

Answered2026-04-28 09:36:53

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You should take INJ. TT and INJ. Anti rabies vaccine.
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Go near by hospital or clinic

Answered2026-04-28 09:34:05

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Yes u have to take ARV( anti-rabies vaccine) 4 doses . Consult for more details.

Answered2026-04-28 09:29:01

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Don’t worry 😊 Risk is low. Since it’s from an unvaccinated cat, it’s safer to take rabies vaccine. Wash the wound well. You can book a consultation and I’ll guide you properly.

Answered2026-04-28 09:24:12

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Since the cat is not vaccinated, my suggestion will be to take the vaccination.

Answered2026-04-28 09:08:42

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Yes. You must take your vaccine as per schedule

Answered2026-04-28 09:08:30

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Go for complete vaccinations

Answered2026-04-28 08:58:57

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Go for complete scheduled arv vaccination asap.dont take risk because the cat is also unvaccinated.

Answered2026-04-28 08:57:18

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-05-02 17:59:11

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Yes you must take ARB vaccine with proper wound management.

Answered2026-04-30 10:08:03

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Kindly do connect and consult

Answered2026-04-30 06:40:36

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Yess please take Inj TT and Rabies vaccination’s

Answered2026-04-30 05:12:25

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Yes take it

Answered2026-04-29 14:35:20

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yes please get TT and ARV vaccine

Answered2026-04-29 12:11:00

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Yes

Answered2026-04-29 09:41:06

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-04-29 05:45:22

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Cats do not cause rabies, first thing. Second, scratches do not cause rabies. Rabies virus lies in the salvia of the animal. No risk of rabies. Still you may wash the area with soap and water, apply t bact and keep the wound open. Take a dose of ink T T.
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No concerns

Answered2026-04-29 03:09:36

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Take the vaccine first

Answered2026-04-28 10:04:24

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Yes you have to

Answered2026-04-28 09:46:34

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Do consult

Answered2026-04-28 09:07:12

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