My cat got a scratch from jumping the fence or something. It isn't deep or big, and I wouldn't make a huge fuss about it. However, I would like to clean it off with something. What should I use??
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You are wise to want to clean it as scratches %26 cuts can often cause infection.
Something antibacterial would suit best. However, as many human products are inappropriate for use on animals, why not give your local Vet Clinic a call %26 see what they would suggest?
If the Vet is closed right now, some saline solution should do the trick for now. Peroxide is also a good antibacterial cleaner. However, this will most likely sting a lot so perhaps get some help to hold your kitty.
peroxide on a cotton ball-get help holding it!
regular peroxide is safe for animals. thats what vets use.
Peroxide won't hurt him, use a cotton ball,dab the scratch.
Triple anti biotic ointment if it cant reach to lick it.
clean it with hydrogen peroxide and let the area dry then put some neosporin on it and keep him inside so the chance of infection lessens and you may have to do this about twice a day until you notice the area healing by the way try to divert his attention after you put the neosporin on because he will lick at it and the longer you get it to stay on the better chance it will have of sinking in
use a q-tip with a TINY bit of peroxide mixed with water. I had to do this for my cat when she messed up the bottom of her paw.
Try hydrogen peroxide, followed with just a tiny dab of antibiotic ointment. If if shows no swelling or strange discharge, then it might not require professional assistance. Whatever you do, dont give a cat oral medication. Cats systems are highly sensitive.
dip a q-tip in poroxide and wipe the cut out and then put some triple antibiotic ointment and then just leave it to get to a scab. don't let the cat pick at the scab that will just make it worse.
that happens to our cats a lot because they get in cat fights. what our vet told us to do is to put that vaseline-like antibiotics on it. it heals really quickly and the vaseline is like a liquid bandaid. and if they lick it off it wont be bad for them at all.
Peroxide is something that vets USED to use. It's been discovered that it kills healthy tissue and is no longer used on injuries.
Best thing to do is to soak a cloth in plain warm water and hold it to the scratch. This will help clean it without causing further injury. A mild ointment such as Panalog or Neosporin is ok to use but the cat will probably lick it off.
If it looks deep or wide or looks angry and you are concerned, be sure to call your vet for suggestions.
I would think soap and water but if you want to use an antiseptic that is over the counter double check with your vet before using anything (you can call a local animal hospital on the weekends if your vet is closed)
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