what is a cat's natural reaction when u accidentally stepped on it? do they bite or do they just scratch? I accidentally stepped on a cat's paws and next thing i know, there's blood on my toes.. did he bite or just scratch?
2007-09-12 18:27:49 · 8 answers · asked by The Punisher 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Your kitty probably scratched you, most likely as a quick reflex from being stepped on rather than an intentional attack. While it's less likely that he bit you, if you examine your wounds you shouldbe able to tell if it's a bite or scratch. Bites usually look more like punctures & scratches tend to be longer & shallower.
Our cats are usually underfood & occasionally they get stepped on too, poor guys. I've never been bitten or scratched as a result, though, & I don't *think* my SO has either, but they usually react *loudly* & forgive quickly.
2007-09-12 19:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they bite and/or scratch. Is the wound a puncture type, which is common with biting, or a longer, laceration type, which is common with scratching? Either way, use an antiseptic regularly, and at the first sign of infection (heat, swelling, discharge, redness extending away from the wound) see a doctor. Best wishes.
2007-09-12 18:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by NinjenWV 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the cat and how quickly you noticed that you stepped on it. Next time kitty will get out of the way for sure. Kitty probably just scratched you. Be sure to wash and disinfect the scratches. I stepped on my Persian one time and she yelped and got out of the way and looked like she was the sorry one for getting in the way. Poor kitty got extra cuddles.
2007-09-12 20:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hypersensitive reactions would reason the interior the mouth or throat to swell or itch, which is usually a deadly reaction. there are various distinctive reactions led to by ability of hypersensitive reactions, yet it truly is one danger. i'd warn the vet any time the cat ever mandatory to be positioned decrease than that it could have a achievable anaphylactic reaction. they produce different drugs they might use if there is an hypersensitivity to a definite form.
2016-11-10 07:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat just jerks away really quickly and then sulks until I apologise if I step on him. However, since yours bit/scratched you (hey-can't blame him!) I would just make sure you clean it with alcohol until it heals up, and be mindful of your cat's feet!
2007-09-13 03:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by ..... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the cat really likes u it should'nt have done that because when i accidently stepped on my cat at first it howled 2 let me know its in pain thanit just caught my leg so that i want do that again but it did'nt scratch or bite me!!
2007-09-12 18:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My cats just meows loudly- he doesnt try to retaliate or attack me .Then again hes a very gentle mannered cat- and hes a boy cat too!
2007-09-12 20:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by I Am a Purry Christmas Kitten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stepped on my cat once she just hissed really bad then ran away.
2007-09-12 19:41:47 · answer #8 · answered by Proud mama of baby Noah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋