Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Parents and patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to cat scratch disease:

1. What signs of cat scratch disease should I watch for in my child?
   
   
2. How will I know if medical care is required?
   
   
3. Can I catch cat scratch disease from a person who has it?
   
   
4. How will you diagnose cat scratch disease in my child?
   
   
5. What are my treatment options? Will I require medication?
   
   
6. What are some home treatments that may help during my recovery?
   
   
7. What are the signs that my child’s cat scratch disease is improving? When can I expect symptoms to subside?
   
   
8. How can I prevent myself and others in my family from getting the infection?
   
   
9. Can I contract the disease again once I have had it?
   
   
10. Can I prevent my cats from coming down with cat scratch disease?
    
    
11. Is there any way to know if my cat has the disease?