We brought in a pregnant stray that recently had kittens. She has become very territorial with babys around our other animals and often tries to start fights with our small dog. Earlier today when I was trying to stop a fight I got bit, it's a very small puncture wound about the size of pencil lead, didn't even bleed really... I would be embarressed to be concerned about this though I read 80% of cat bites become infected. My hand is also very sore when I try to make a fist and the wound site is very tender and a little swollen it seems.
Any vets/docs around here that could give me some advice?
2007-09-26 23:16:39 · 9 answers · asked by Mommy to a Baby Girl ♥ 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Yes, you should see a doctor,
Why, even an single small bite from an animal can cause rabies that leads to the inflammation of the brain...
If the cat died after a couple of days we can say that the rabies is positive in your cat... but, if you are still ok and nothing happens you can administer first aid for a wound... ok
2007-09-26 23:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by Frank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you read is correct. 80-90% of all cat bites get infected -- even if the cat is perfectly healthy. Other considerations are rabies (as mentioned by several answers) and if you are past due for your tetanus shot, it should be updated. I am an ER physician and all cat bites are started on antibiotics because the risk of infection is so high. Furthermore, the longer you wait, the higher risk you have of worse symptoms potentially requiring surgery to clean out the wound. Go to see the doctor ASAP.
2007-09-27 02:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by dustoff 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello:
Mother cats are very, very protective of their kittens, so she needs the respect of everyone in the household. I don't know how young your kittens are, but if they are only a few weeks old, then I recommend that only you approach the mother and kittens for a while - she will learn to trust you. (I also took care of a pregnant cat that had been dumped so to speak)
As far as the bite, watch it for a couple of days - if it is getting really red and starts to look infected then you should go to your doctor - he/she will give you anti-biotics - it is true that cat bites are very infectious.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-26 23:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by Maggie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only reason you're able to desire to pass to the healthcare expert is that if the cat has not had its photos or for some reason may well be ill. If the section seems sparkling and healing nicely then you somewhat have not have been given something to rigidity approximately. The drained element possibly has not something to do with a small cat chew. I have been given bit with the aid of a cat that got here from a dumpster (I worked for a vet) and that i went to the healthcare expert because of the fact there grow to be a extreme possibility of micro organism in the cat's mouth. i does not subject if it appears that evidently solid and you be attentive to the cat :)
2016-10-20 03:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats bites get infected very easily. Better to be safe and at least get shots. Meanwhile, keep your family away from the momma cat.
Good luck!
2007-09-27 02:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i think you should go and see so you dont get some kind of an infection coz cats dogs and humans have a big amount of bacteria in their mouth! so just for safety go and see whats up! good luck :)
2007-09-26 23:27:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a vet but wha can i advice you is go and see a doctor, FYI cats also has rabies...
2007-09-26 23:22:30 · answer #7 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stary cats still don't have their shots.. so its possible and i mean possible that u may have rabies.. its best to be safe 4u to see a doctor... first thing.. and try and observe ur cat if it gets disoriented and uneasy... and have ur cat injected with anti-rabies vaccine...
2007-09-26 23:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by skeptic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the doctor to check it out
2007-09-30 10:30:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋