Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Bitten by pet cat
I've a pet cat who I adopted when he was about a week old over a year and half ago. He is healthy and active cat in all aspects but since his adoption he has never left the house or come in contact with any other animals . Problem is he accidentally bit my hand 2 days ago. There was very little bleeding and I disinfected my cut thoroughly, applied soframycin ointment and then a band-aid. The wound is almost completely healed and barely visible. I have no pains, aches or any discomfort.
Now given the history of the cat and my, must I take a rabies injection? My rather paranoid relatives caused me to doubt myself. Apologies for the lengthy question but I hope someone will respond. My thanks in advance. God bless you.
Answers (10)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Need few more details
Kindly consult
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+191
You need to consult
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Connect please
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Dashrath Ganwani
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jaipur
Take TT shot and Anti rabies vaccine.
And get your cat vaccinated too for future
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Maintain the clean and dry that bitten area...take rabies vaccine and TT
Kindly consult for further evaluation
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Take TT and Rabies vaccination.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take Rabies vaccination and TT
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of cat bite.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
Next Steps
Please keep record of any vaccination.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.