Cats and other domestic animals are valuable part of many family settings. Cats and other domestic animals plays an important part of child's learning and development and can provide children with companionship and entertainment so just because of fear of Cat Scratch Fever don't devoid your child with Cat.
A few precautionary measures can help protect your child's chances of contracting the disease.
- Avoid play stray or unfamiliar kitten or cats.
- Avoid rough play with kitten or cats.
- Properly wash hands after playing with kitten or cats.
- Keep your house and your pet free of fleas
- Make sure that your cat or kitten doesn't have fleas.
- If your child is bitten or scratched by a kitten or cat, clean cat scratches and bites with soap and water straight away and look out for any sign of Cat Scratch Fever in next two weeks.
- Do not allow cats to lick open wounds that you may have.
- Keep your cats indoors
- Teach children to respect animals and not to provoke them.
- If a kitten/cat is an indoor pet, consider getting them de-clawed and regular nail clipping for young cats
If you develop an infection (with pus and pronounced swelling) where you were scratched or bitten by a cat or develop symptoms, including fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue, contact your physician.
If someone in your family has caught cat scratch disease from your family pet, you don't need to worry that the animal will have to be put to sleep. Talk with your veterinarian about the problem.
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