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How to Avoid Cat Bites. Cat bites can be painful as well as dangerous, but you can avoid being
bitten if you take the right precautions. You will need Cat toys Body language recognition
Unoccupied room Water Litter box Warm, soapy water Antibiotic cream Bandage Medical attention
and heavy blanket (optional). Step 1. Be careful about how you play with a cat. Cats are programmed
to chase and catch small moving things, such as birds and mice. When you play with a cat,
use a toy rather than bare hands. Stop playing if the cat becomes overstimulated, which can
lead to biting. Step 2. Don't pull away if the cat claws or bites during play -- this
will encourage the cat to try to catch your moving body part. Instead, move the body part
toward the cat. Step 3. Recognize the body language of a cat when they become aggressive.
A cat that is about to bite will generally assume a crouched position, lay their ears
back, and curl their tails inward. Step 4. Avoid any cat that is growling, hissing, or
lashing out with their claws. Frightened or aggressive cats will likely run away from
a threat, but, if they're cornered, they won't hesitate to bite. Step 5. Give an aroused
cat plenty of time to calm down. Cats' brains are wired differently than a human's, and
cats can stay aggravated or aroused for 24 to 48 hours. Quarantine an aroused cat in
an unoccupied room supplied with water and a litter box and wait for the cat to relax.
Wrangle the cat into an unoccupied room by wrapping it in a heavy blanket. Step 6. Clean
a cat bite wound immediately if you do get bitten. Wash the wound with warm, soapy water
and then apply an antibiotic cream and bandage the area to prevent infection. If the wound
is severe, seek professional medical attention. Did you know At some time in their lives,
about 40 percent of cats carry the bacteria that causes cat scratch disease.