 How to treat a cat bite? Most cat bites occur when cat owners are bitten by their pets. But even if your cat has all her shots, it is important to take care of the wound and monitor it closely so you will notice immediately if it starts to get infected. Cats have long fangs, so their bites can be deep and prone to infection, one, cleaning minor bites at home. Assess the severity of the bite. Sometimes cats just give warning nips without breaking the skin, other times the bites can result in deep punctures from their fangs. Inspect the bite and look for areas where the skin may have been broken. A child may be crying and scared, even if the bite did not break the skin. Wash a minor bite. If the cat's teeth did not break the skin or broke the skin but did not go deep, you can wash and clean the bite at home. Thoroughly wash the bite with soap and clean tap water, allowing the water to flow over the bite and remove dirt and bacteria from the wound. Hold the bite under running water for several minutes. Gently squeeze the bite to help the blood flow. This will help remove dirt and bacteria from the inside of the wound. Disinfect the wound to prevent bacteria or other pathogens from growing. Put the disinfectant on a sterile cotton ball and then gently wipe it over the bite. It will probably sting, but only briefly. The following chemicals have excellent germicidal properties. Rubbing alcohol. Iodine scrub. Hydrogen peroxide. Prevent infection in a minor bite by applying an over-the-counter antibiotic cream. Mirror pee-sized amount of topical antibiotic cream over all areas where the skin was broken. Triple antibiotic creams are widely available and effective. Always read and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Talk to a doctor before using these medications on infants or if you are pregnant. Protect the wound with a band-aid. This will help keep dirt and bacteria out as it heals. Cover all areas where the skin was broken with a clean band-aid. Because cat bites usually cover a small area, you will probably be able to cover it with an over-the-counter adhesive band-aid. Dry the bite first, to help the band-aid stick