What should I do if a cat scratches it? ——Hot topics and response guides for 10 days on the Internet
Recently, "pet scratch treatment" has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially around emergency measures after cat scratches, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will provide you with structured solutions based on the hotspot data of the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics of hot spots across the entire network (last 10 days)

| Platform | Amount of related topics | Highest number of reads |
|---|---|---|
| 187,000 items | 230 million times | |
| Douyin | 52,000 videos | 89 million views |
| little red book | 14,000 notes | 32 million interactions |
| Zhihu | 670 questions | 19 million views |
2. Grading treatment plan for cat scratches
| wound grade | Symptom characteristics | Treatment measures |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Slight scratches on the skin, no bleeding | 1. Rinse with soapy water for 15 minutes 2. Apply iodophor for disinfection |
| Level 2 | Skin damage with a small amount of bleeding | 1. Squeeze the bleeding area 2. Normal saline rinse 3. Seek medical evaluation after bandaging |
| Level three | Deep lacerations/facial injuries | Immediate emergency treatment + rabies vaccine assessment |
3. Analysis of three major high-frequency questions
1. Is rabies vaccination necessary?
According to the latest guidance from the WHO, the risk is low when domestic cats are regularly vaccinated and have no abnormal behavior; stray cats or unvaccinated pets need to be vaccinated within 24 hours.
2. How to deal with suppurating wounds?
The "toothpaste application method" that is popular on the Internet has been refuted by doctors. The correct method is:
• Stop covering Band-Aids
• Use mupirocin ointment
• Disinfect with hydrogen peroxide 3 times a day
3. How to prevent scratches?
Popular tutorials on Douyin show:
• Trim cat nails regularly (keep 2mm safety line)
• Use a scratching post to distract
• Wear protective gloves when playing
4. Expert advice and popular products
| Recommended items | E-commerce platform monthly sales | Core use |
|---|---|---|
| Nail clippers for pets | 86,000 pieces | Safe pruning to prevent accidental injuries |
| liquid band-aid | 124,000 bottles | Waterproof and antibacterial |
| silicone protective gloves | 53,000 pairs | interactive protection |
5. Summary of matters needing attention
•48 hours observation period:Monitor cats for abnormal aggressive behavior
•Tetanus risk:Deep wounds need to be evaluated for the need for booster immunization
•Psychological comfort:Xiaohongshu’s praise note emphasizes the need to rebuild the trusting relationship between humans and pets after treating wounds
Analysis of recent Internet hot spots shows that correct treatment of cat scratches requires a combination of scientific methods and individual circumstances. It is recommended to collect the structured plan of this article and deal with it calmly when encountering emergencies.
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