How to Take Care of Cat Bites

Cats are usually very friendly and loving animals. For this reason, they are very popular as family pets, but, like any animal, cats will attack under certain conditions. Cat bites can be very painful and difficult to take care of, but the following information will help you rid yourself of the painful woes of a cat bite.

The major problem with cat bites is infection. About 80 percent of cat bites become infected, compared to around 20 percent for dogs. The saliva that comes from the cat’s mouth is the cause of this high infection rate. Allowing a cat bite wound to bleed could actually good for you, as it can flush out some of the infectious saliva.

Your wound could still become infected no matter what you do, but it is a good idea to try to reduce your chances as much as possible. To do this, you should cleanse the wound as quickly as possible. Soap and water is fine to clean the wound, but it should then be sterilized as well. Betadine is one solution that will rid your wound of bacteria. Afterwards, you should continue to care for the wound with Epsom salts or peroxide and water.

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If you were bitten by a cat, there’s a good chance it was a cat owned by someone else. In this case, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries. You should immediately seek legal counsel to help determine if your case is one that is worth pursuing. To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced Chicago animal attack lawyers, contact the law offices of Friedman & Bonebrake at 312-466-8200.