# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYE_1zJmFp
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66620473-nickpappasmd-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-09T19:05:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

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👉 As for the video, cat bites may seem benign but can be quite dangerous in terms of infection.  Pasteurella multocida is the most common bacteria involved. 

💊 Antibiotic prophylaxis for cat bites typically is Augmentin (or Unasyn if IV required).

🚨 Infections after a catbite can happen quite quickly, sometimes less than six hours.  Flexor tenosynovitis in the fingers/hand is one that I often see, and this often requires urgent surgical debridement.

🐱 To all of the cat owners, stay safe out there!  If you’re looking to adopt another one, the one at the beginning of this video might be available.

#cat #catowner #catbite #infection

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