i'd like a tattoo in memory of my cat using her ashes.
2006-06-09 13:48:34 · 4 answers · asked by buffysummers 4 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Portland
yes, you can do this, it has been done. I'm actually planning on doing this with my cat's ashes as well.
2006-06-11 19:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is what I have to say about tattoos. Honey, you can get Hepatitis C from it. It is the most rampant cause of cirrhosis of the liver. There is a treatment for Hepatitis C, but only 50% of those infected will respond to given treatment; the rest get liver disease and die. I also just got my blood drawn yesterday to see if I have Hepatitis C. You see we just found out 4 days ago that my husband has it and that I could also have it because I have slept with him. It's no small matter. I'm sitting here scared wondering what the results will be. I hope my test results come back negative. Please pray for me. I also hope for your sake that you choose not to get the tattoo; it's just not worth it. :(
Additional Note: A lot of people say it's fine if you get it done at a sanitary professional place. What they don't tell you is it doesn't matter how sanitary it is because part of the ink that is used goes back into the ink vials. To show you what I mean...imagine drinking out of a straw. Part of the liquid in the straw goes back into the glass when you are finished. It may be a very small amount; however, it is the same concept with the clean needles and ink vials when people get tattoos. Once you get Hepatitis C you have to get interferon shots 3 times a week for 6-18 months and there is no guarantee that it will work or that you won't relapse. I sure hope my test comes back negative. I will just hate it if it doesn't, and it's so sad that my husband has this. We have an appointment set up with his doctor in a couple weeks to go over his treatment plan. I think people that get tattoos are crazy!!!!
2006-06-11 11:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever thought of getting one of those little bottles on a string? Like you see at the market? Put some of her ashes in the bottle so you can carry her with you. Course the tattoo is still an option. That way you can have some of the ashes at the home she loved, and some of the ashes around the neck of her human.
2006-06-10 05:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think that is a good idea. I could get infected real easy and mess with the consistancy of the ink, making it too thick.
2006-06-09 13:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by marjojung 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋