What Is Cat Scratch Fever?
10. CSD Prevention
For cat owners, the best way to prevent CSD is to control fleas on your pet. If you apply an insecticide to prevent fleas, ensure that it is a safe product since many of those offered over the counter are unsafe. Keep your cat’s nails trimmed and check for the presence of fleas and flea dirt on your cat. Discourage rough play.
If you own or interact frequently with cats, do not play boisterously with them or let them lick your wounds. If you are bitten or scratched, it is important to wash the area with soap and warm, running water immediately. If you or someone in your household has a compromised immune system, adopt older cats rather than kittens.
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