CAT BITES AND SCRATCHES

    Bites and scratches from all animals, and man, promote infection. Cat bites and scratches are among the worst. Because of the high population of bacteria growing on the claws, scratches can be particularly bad. See the section on Disinfectants in this book.
    *Immediately wash the area with Antibacterial Liquid Soap or The Gold Bar. Apply a few drops of Sol-U-Mel to the wet washcloth for additional disinfecting. Apply straight T36-C5 to deep and bleeding wounds to speed drying and to slow bleeding. Apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment to a sterile bandage and cover. Take ProVex and/or ProVex-Plus daily.