How to Treat Cat Bites and Scratches

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Tip 1 - Cat Scratch Disease Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Cat Scratch Disease Symptoms and Signs - eMedicineHealth

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Shayne Del Cohen | permalink

Get information about cat scratch disease causes (Bartonella henselae bacteria), symptoms and signs (fever, swollen lymph nodes), diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cat_scratch_disease/page3_em.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - 8 Steps to Treat Cat Bites and Scratches

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fabio Nascimento | permalink

As much as humans interact with felines, cat bites are common injuries, especially in children. Responding to a cat bite should always start with the safety of all involved, including the victim, the rescuer, and if possible, the cat.

For further reading: http://firstaid.about.com/od/bitesstings/ht/07_Cat_Bites.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - Cat bite puts woman in the hospital with a serious infection

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Patrik Bju 00f 6rkman | permalink

With sleepy eyes and a comically kinked tail, Sammy does not look like a dangerous character. But Sammy put me in the hospital....
Tags: cat bites, infections, bacteria, dog bites, puncture bites, treatment, pasteurella multocida

For further reading: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/cat-bite-puts-woman-in-the-hospital-with-a-serious-infection/2013/01/18/3347357e-58db-11e2-beee-6e38f5215402_story.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Cat Scratch Disease: Read About Diagnosis and Treatment

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Franco Prampolini | permalink

Get the facts on cat scratch disease (CSD), an infection caused by Bartonella henselae. Learn about symptoms (fever, swelling), treatment, and diagnosis.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/cat_scratch_disease/article.htm ^[4]

Tip 5 - How to Deal With a Cat Scratch

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Andre Varner | permalink

Cats can be playful, quirky, or occasionally aggressive. If you spend time around cats, it's quite possible that you will suffer from a cat scratch at some point. Cats have sharp claws that they use to defend themselves, and sometimes they...
Tags: WikiHow, Deal With a Cat Scratch, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Cat-Scratch ^[5]

Tip 6 - Cat Scratch Or Bite - Care Guide

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by HL Militia | permalink

Care guide for Cat Scratch Or Bite possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Tags: Cat Scratch Or Bite information

For further reading: http://www.drugs.com/cg/cat-scratch-or-bite.html ^[6]