2006-08-15 13:43:05 · 11 answers · asked by nortonclarkson 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cat scratches itch because they lick their paws and their saliva gets on their claws.... Cat saliva is a major allergen!!! That is why people are so allergic to cats... because they have their slobber all over them.
2006-08-15 14:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by unworthychild 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cause what was under the cats claws are irriating you. Cat Scratch Fever is not just a good Ted Nugent song. It is a real problem. You need to put an antibiotic ointment on the scratch.
2006-08-15 20:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray Bactine on the scratch right away and it won't itch and get all puffy. Why does it happen? Same as if a human were to scratch you, dirt and grime on the nails.
2006-08-15 22:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by KyLeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they do - don't you scratch when it itches?
Seriously though, make sure there are no fleas or ear mites. If it scratches A Lot, then take it to the vet to make sure there's no skin problems.
2006-08-19 16:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat Scratch Fever. I think there was a song about it...
2006-08-15 20:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by gunrunner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They itch while your skin is being regenerated. Scratches don't take too long to heal. If you think about it, scrapes (such as from falling) are the same way.
2006-08-15 20:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat scratch fever --it really does exist! Cats carry bacteria under their claws and it is probably infected!!
2006-08-15 20:48:36 · answer #7 · answered by jiffypop88 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well my cats do that too its just their skin is dry use baby powder and that should help also try to give them a bath like u would like a dog they wont like it and will try to run away but just like doges they need a bath too and the itching will go away then dry them the best u can and give him or her a treat and say good kitty and they will love u and make them fell better and smell nice and clean hope this helps
2006-08-15 20:51:46 · answer #8 · answered by kingtiger_6 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bacteria, and lots of it! Who do you think digs in their litter box?
2006-08-15 20:54:36 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it itches.....D'UH
2006-08-15 20:48:10 · answer #10 · answered by jonnygaijin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋