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How does the CDC advise preventing cat scratch disease?

Avoid rough play, wash hands, control fleas.

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  1. Avoid rough play and wash hands after handling cats ✔
  2. Declaw the cat
  3. Never groom the cat

Why: The CDC says to avoid rough play with cats, especially strays and kittens, to prevent scratches. Wash hands promptly after handling cats and treat cats for fleas.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC also advises keeping cats indoors and away from stray cats.

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Answer: Avoid rough play and wash hands after handling cats. The CDC says to avoid rough play with cats, especially strays and kittens, to prevent scratches. Wash hands promptly after handling cats and treat cats for fleas.

  1. CDC, About Cat Scratch Disease www.cdc.gov/bartonella/about/about-cat-scratch-disease.html
    Avoid cat scratches, bites, and licks, especially from kittens or stray cats.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. CDC, About Cat Scratch Disease www.cdc.gov/bartonella/about/about-cat-scratch-disease.html
    Wash hands promptly after handling cats.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. CDC, About Cat Scratch Disease www.cdc.gov/bartonella/about/about-cat-scratch-disease.html
    Keep cats indoors and away from stray cats.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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