- 1). Wash the cat bite with an anti-bacterial soap and warm water immediately after the bite occurs. Scrub the area for two to three minutes and rinse it under warm running water for an additional two minutes. This may cause pain in deep bites, but it's important to fight through it to ensure as much bacteria is washed out as possible.
- 2). Wipe the area of the bite with an antiseptic wipe to kill any residual bacteria left on the surface of the skin.
- 3). Cover the bite with an antibiotic ointment and put a bandage over it.
- 4). Check on the bite after 10 to 12 hours. If redness, swelling or pain is still present, a visit to the emergency room is in order.
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