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What safety measures should be taken for a pregnant woman who has been scratched by a pet?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My sister is pregnant, and my pet accidentally scratched her.

  1. Is this a problem for her?
  2. Can she drink milk and eat everything as normal?

She has been taking pregnancy medicines, and she received the usual vaccinations for pregnant women, including the TT injection.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care.

I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition. Please do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your cat scratching your pregnant sister, you do not need to worry as it will not affect her pregnancy. It is just a surface contusion, and she can go ahead and eat anything. Please follow these steps and give her the prescribed medications:

  1. Clean the surface with spirit.
  2. Tablet Erythromycin 500 mg, orally, twice a day.
  3. Tablet Metronidazole 400 mg, orally, three times a day.

If her symptoms persist, please schedule another appointment for follow-up via chat, phone, or video consultation.

Thank you for using iCliniq, and have a nice day.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you again for your time; I greatly appreciate it.

Sir, the pet is a dog, not a cat. It is okay.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it is okay. Use the treatment I sent to you.

Answered byDr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At January 18, 2024
Reviewed AtOctober 31, 2025

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