What should I do if I am bitten by a cat and bleed? Popular topics and response guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, incidents of pets hurting people have been frequently searched, especially "how to deal with being bitten by a cat" has become a hot topic of discussion. This article combines the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, organizes structured data and scientific response plans to help you quickly master the key points of first aid.
1. Hot topics related to pets hurting people in the past 10 days
| Date | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Girl scratched by stray cat but not vaccinated in time | 28.5 |
| May 22 | Domestic cat bites owner's artery and risks amputation | 35.2 |
| May 25 | Internet celebrity blogger demonstrates wrong method of stopping bleeding and causes controversy | 41.7 |
2. Emergency treatment steps for bleeding caused by cat bites
1.Flush the wound immediately: Rinse alternately with running water and soapy water for 15 minutes to reduce the risk of rabies virus infection.
2.Scientific hemostasis: Press the bleeding area with clean gauze and avoid using mud, toothpaste and other folk remedies.
3.Disinfection: Use iodophor or 75% alcohol for disinfection. Avoid using red syrup and other medicines to cover the wound.
4.Medical evaluation: Determine whether you need to be vaccinated according to the following table:
| Wound type | exposure level | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Skin scratches without bleeding | Level II | Rabies vaccination required |
| penetrating bleeding wound | Level III | Vaccine + immune globulin |
3. Three major misunderstandings that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1."Domestic cats do not need to be vaccinated": Data show that domestic pets accounted for 37% of rabies exposures in 2023.
2.“Small wounds don’t need to be treated”: Cat teeth carry Pasteurella, and the deep wound infection rate is as high as 50%.
3."Invalid after 24 hours": The World Health Organization clearly states that vaccines are effective if vaccinated before the onset of illness.
4. Timetable suggested by authoritative organizations
| Time node | Disposal measures |
|---|---|
| 0-2 hours | Wound irrigation + preliminary hemostasis |
| within 6 hours | Golden period for first dose vaccination |
| Within 7 days | Completed 3 injections of basic immunity |
5. Practical Advice on Preventing Cat Bites
1. Trim your cat’s nails regularly to reduce accidental injuries during play.
2. Avoid sudden contact with cats while they are eating or sleeping.
3. Use toys such as cat teasers to replace hand interaction
4. Socialize the kitten during the kitten period to reduce aggression.
Experts remind: If abnormal symptoms such as fever and wound suppuration occur, you need to seek medical treatment immediately. The data in this article are synthesized from the latest guidelines from the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO, and hot discussions on Weibo, Douyin and other platforms. It is recommended to save them for future use.
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