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Cat scratched my wrist. Do i need vaccination? Or just cleaning is fine. Do i need tetanus or other? Advise next steps. Thanks in Advance
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No scratching doesn't transmits rabies. Only saliva of rabid animals cause rabies. If Ur cat is also vaccinated against rabies then u and Ur cat are both safe. Cleaning is always essential on any fresh wound. Just dress Ur wound properly.
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u can take take tetanus vaccine if not taken within 6 months.
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