Is it okay if the cat’s saliva touches the wound indirectly?

The cat’s saliva may come into contact with the wound, which should be rinsed and disinfected as soon as possible, and the cat should be vaccinated as soon as possible under the guidance of a doctor. Cat saliva may contain a variety of bacteria and viruses, and the possibility of rabies virus in saliva cannot be ruled out. If the wound is indirectly contaminated with cat saliva, timely rinsing can wash away most of the bacteria and viruses and greatly reduce the possibility of infection. After flushing, the wound should be thoroughly disinfected with iodophor and other disinfectants. In order to avoid the possibility of rabies infection in the wound, it is recommended to receive rabies vaccination and anti-rabies immunoglobulin under the supervision of a doctor, depending on the circumstances of the exposure. Wound management and vaccination are usually performed in a timely manner without problems.