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Should I Consult A Doctor As My House Cat Bit Me?
my house cat bit me on the hand and left a puncture 24 hours ago. It is swollen around the puncture, but other than feeling tight with some pain, it does not seem to be spreading. Is there symptoms I should be watching for and do I need to go see the doctor?
Tue, 27 May 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Cat bites can also cause rabies. I suggest you get in touch with your GP and get post exposure vaccination for rabies. If your house cat is vaccinated on schedule, then you only need to get a vaccine for tetanus.
Thanks
Welcome to HCM.
Cat bites can also cause rabies. I suggest you get in touch with your GP and get post exposure vaccination for rabies. If your house cat is vaccinated on schedule, then you only need to get a vaccine for tetanus.
Thanks
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