#asktheexpert Hello doctor My daughter is 14 months old and my pet persian cat has bitten her hand slightly. There is no bleeding but there are red marks. The cat is fully vaccinated. My baby seems normal. Kindly advise if she needs to be injected or medicated. Thanks in advance

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is one year two months of age if even the pet cat even if you managed also it is advisable to take vaccine for the baby e since it is a cat bite is not good

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