I got bite/scratched pritty bad, it was dripping blood. I don't think i need stiches but i am worried about diseases or whatnot. There are alot of puncture wounds. I was trying to help my neighbors kid get his cat, and I rather me get bit then him. I look like I was in a fight or something. I know the cat had his rabies shot but i don't know if i should go to the dr. the injury is pritty bad, but what could they do for me anyway?
2007-02-08 12:16:14 · 8 answers · asked by heartmama 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats have huge amounts of bacteria in their mouths and you could get a very dangerous infection. Go to the doctor they can clean you up properly stiches if you need it and give you antibiotics so you dont' get infected.
2007-02-08 15:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by lildi_32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got scratched pretty badly a few days ago. Yesterday the scratch was hurting and looking inflamed. Today everything is fine.
The problem with a puncture bite is that staph from your skin can be taken deep into your body and cause a serious infection. Usually the reaction will be pretty immediate, very painful and that would call for a visit to the doctor and antibiotics for you. If your tetanus shot is up to date (every ten years) you should be OK though if you haven't had a shot recently it might be good to update it.
2007-02-08 13:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 22:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't likely that you would catch any disease from the cat. You should wash the area with soap and water or use a little antiseptic if you have it to help prevent infection. I have had my arm covered in scratches and a little feral kitten once bit through my thumb nail and it always heals fine. Cat scratches will sometimes be slightly raised which is normal. Keep the area clean and watch that the area around it doesn't start so get red or swollen.
2007-02-08 13:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by eigna728 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the cat is in fact vacinated and all shots are up to date. The doctor will probably just put a few bandages on the cuts and possibly a tetnus shot if you havent had one with in the past 10 years.
2007-02-08 13:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by portarico2007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if the cat's had all of its shots and it's a house cat then you probably don't have too much to worry about. If it's not completely up to date or is generally an outdoor cat and can be exposed to a lot more, it wouldn't hurt to be checked. I'm not sure that they could too much for you though.
2007-02-08 12:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by Beth S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if the cat had rabie shots, its ok, but ask if he had any other shots too... mostly its ok.
2007-02-08 14:06:16 · answer #7 · answered by Stefik 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
find out if it has had a rabies shot, and go to your doctor ASAP so you can be put on antibiotics
2007-02-08 14:28:36 · answer #8 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋