What to do if a stray cat scratches or bites you in Turkey — do you need a rabies shot?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Wash and disinfect the wound immediately. For bites or deep scratches from stray animals in Turkey, see a doctor and get a rabies vaccination course — stray cats there can carry the virus.
What the community said
A stray cat bit a child, and the family had to go to a hospital for a full rabies vaccination course. This is a genuine medical necessity, not just precaution.
7 days ago Rabies vaccination — required after a bite
A local cat scratched a child while playing. The wound was washed and disinfected immediately. Medical advice is to consult a doctor after any contact with a stray animal that breaks the skin.
11 days ago First aid: wash + disinfect + see a doctor
A surface scratch from petting a stray cat is less alarming, but when in doubt, a medical consultation is always the safer choice.
13 days ago