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First you should drop the mouse. If it is a pet put it back in the cage, if it is wild then let it go.
Wash the wound carefully with soap and warm water. This might hurt a little but it is important.
Apply hydrogen peroxide if available and then dry it off.
An application of an antibiotic ointment product like Bactine or Ozinole will help prevent minor infections.
Apply a small bandage if needed.
Consult with a physician. You may need to update your tetanus shot.
If the wound swells or gets worse after 24 hours see a doctor.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on how you step on a mouse. But when u do step on one, it will squirm, not for defense. When u see one squirming but still alive it means it's spine is broken
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∙ 14y agothen it dies and you have mouse blood in your mouth
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∙ 12y agoIf it is your cat, you tap its nose firmly but gently and say, "No!" If it's not your cat, wash the scratch out and then it's up to you. But don't hurt it.
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∙ 11y agoYou turn into a mutant mouse-man
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Can bacteria enter the bloodstream or surrounding tissue through a superficial scratch on the skin?
Yes definitely there is a more possibility of infecting skin from bacteria through scratch on the skin. Person can avoid such type of infection by daily use antibacterial soap containing natural ingredients for fighting against them.
When you scratch your skin what comes off as white flakes are mostly cells from the stratum?
Corneum
Is scratch a noun?
Well a scratch on your face would be 'a scratch' so it would be a thing, or a noun. But to scratch something would be an action or a verb; 'to scratch' is an action word and a verb.
Can a diamond scratch itself?
A diamond can scratch a diamond, but one diamond cannot scratch itself.
Is a scratch test used for allergies?
Yes, but it is not very common now. Some allergist still use it on kids, but not adults. Adults usually get the blood test or the skin prick.
Why does your skin swell up after you scratch it?
when you scratch your skin it irritates the surface thus causing swelling
Why does your skin swell up after you scratch?
when you scratch your skin it irritates the surface thus causing swelling
When you get a scratch on your skin there is no bleeding why is this so?
Because the scratch isn't deep enough and probably only just got through the skin.
Why do mooses scratch in trees?
Moose scratch trees for two reasons, one to mark their territory and two to remove the skin from the antlers as the skin dies.
Is it bad for your scalp to scratch it?
No, unless your scratching it so much the skin is gone. Skin flakes off and that's why 90% of the dust in your house is from your skin. When you scratch your scalp you just getting rid of deed skin. (Dandruff)
Are pens safe to use on skin?
The tip can break or scratch the skin. The skin can become irritated or infected.
When you scratch your skin you get hives?
That's called dermographism
Is a cat scratch a wound?
If it has broken the skin, yes.
What color is a fingernail scratch on the skin?
Most scratches from fingernails leave red marks where the scratch occurred.
How do you tell if you have dry skin?
Scratch your skin (not too much) and if a white line appears on the scratched part, your skin is dry.
What are poison ivy?
Some symptoms are red skin and bumps forming on your skin and you may have an urge to scratch.
What is the name of the glue that doctors use for the skin if you have a deep scratch?
dermabond
