My cat was bit by a snake and the cat scratched my daughter. I live in Southern NJ and we have copperheads and black snakes. I took my daughter to the er and they said i have nothing to worry about but I am still concerned. Is there any reason to be worried? What should I look out for?
2007-07-20 12:49:23 · 6 answers · asked by TONI C 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The cat will not spread venom to your daughter from a scratch. You should listen to your health care professionals on that subject. It appears that you have gotten appropriate care for you daughter so follow their advice.
The cat needs treated for the bite if it was a copperhead. Copperhead bites cause extreme swelling at the site.
And remember to leave upset animals alone until they calm down. A pet in a fight or flight mode will defend itself from everyone.
2007-07-20 13:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by drrabbit 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're thinking the cat transfered something from the snake to her, that's not possible. Just treat the scratches, that's all you're dealing with in your daughter.
The cat, however, should be watched for poisoning if it WAS a copperhead or cottonmouth.
2007-07-20 14:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, no person "owns" a cat. we are their servants! in case you get sisal rope, get the un-oiled sisal rope. yet, the 1st factor i might attempt is the cardboard scratchers that are low-fee. you additionally could make your man or woman out of corrugated bins, and piece collectively the strips. no longer all cats like a vertical scratching floor, extraordinarily kittens. they're going to climb up sisal posts, yet they could desire to get slightly older previously they comprehend how lots exciting it particularly is to claw on the sisal. you are able to in all probability make some great cat timber, utilising sonotubes for the curved perches, and carpet it. sure, they're going to claw on the carpet of a cat tree, yet then that's what it particularly is for besides. don't get any looped carpet, as they could snag their claws interior the loop. Get decrease pile products. however the 1st factor in getting a sparkling kitten is to take it to a vet for a wellbeing assessment. That way there are no surprises, and you placed your kitty on the appropriate course for vaccinations, and spay/neuter. I even have given a link to bringing dwelling house a sparkling kitten. there's a verify record of stated issues, yet i might omit the mattress, as your kitten will opt for its very own place besides. A mattress can continually be made later. Feliway is seldom mandatory. Toys could be so ordinary as a wad of paper.
2016-10-09 03:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always reason for concern, but dont worry to much, watch out for swelling, and odd colors like purple or blue.
2007-07-20 12:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Carly♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you cleaned the scratch like any other, it should be fine. but if you're nervous, i would look out for puffiness and it looking like its infected. you will definitely know if it is because it will be red and swollen all around the area where she was scratched.
2007-07-20 12:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What should you look out for??????????? I would say a dead cat.
2007-07-20 13:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by bogeygirl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋