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Cat bite treatment
My cat bit me yesterday.. it is a punctured wound. My doctor advised for 3days rabies shot.. 1st one I took today along with a tetanus shot. Another two rabies shots are scheduled for 3rd day and 7th day.. should I require to take more shots or is it sufficient enough because I have read there are shots of 4days and 5days.. I'm just worried that will I be fine..
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In case of bite by pet.. Three post exposure vaccines are sufficient, as you can keep eyes on your pet..
If the cat remains healthy ,alive..no need of further antirabic vaccines.
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But penetrating injuries needs antibiotic coverage and through wound care .
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please vaccinate your pets regularly.
wash wound in running tap water in case of bites, scratches, any skin loss...
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It is better to take another three shots(day 3 ,7,28)
Don't take risk. By taking another three shots,no reactions will occur.
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don't keep any local powder over the wound.
apply beadine ointment alone
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Dr. Anirban Biswas
Diabetologist
24 yrs exp
Delhi
Domesticated animals under observation for 10 days. If non - rabid /alive by then , you are safe with 3 doses.
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