How do you treat cat scratch wounds?

You can treat cat scratches and bites with soap and warm water. Put antibiotic ointment on the wound to prevent infection, and cover with a clean, dry dressing. Deep wounds may require stitches, according to About.com.

Treat cat-caused wounds without delay, advises About.com. Cat scratches and bites can cause a bacterial infection called bartonellosis, or cat scratch fever, and symptoms can appear several days after a cat scratch or bite. Symptoms of cat scratch fever include pain, loss of appetite and lymph node swelling. Cat scratch fever generally resolves on its own, but doctors may prescribe antibiotics such as augmentin, amoxicillin and ampicillin to speed healing, reports WebMD.