Kitten bite should I be worried?

Question

I was administering oral meds to my 8 week old kitten about four hours ago when he bit down on my thumbs. He did puncture the skin and caused some bleeding. I immediately washed my hands and applied hydrogen peroxide to the wounds. Should I be worried? My thumbs look fine except one is bruised and a little tender.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Unless you think he has been exposed to something, you should be fine.

However, cats, even vaccinated ones, have filthy mouths. Look out for signs of infection and get treated right away if it starts to swell, turn red, or get hot.

One of my mother's very healthy cats bit me on the hand and I got an infection like you wouldn't believe. But Augmentin clears it right up.

Answer 3

your first concern should be was the cat vaccinated for rabies? where did the kitten come from? was the mother cat vaccinated. secondly animal bites can have a lot of bacteria you really should consult your doc. my cat bit my hand and i blew off going to the doc until i started getting blood poisoning ( my whole arm began to swell). good luck hun.

Answer 4

wash it reall good with hot soap and water and the peroxide if there is red swelling in the morning then you should have your mom take you to the doctor...just wash it again tonight about 3 times vefore you go to bed and the neosporen with a bandaid

Answer 5

Unless this kitten has rabies, i would not be concerned. If you notice any infection simply go to the doctors and they will be able to help you.

Answer 6

You will be fine. Just keep it clean.

Answer 7

No not unless it doesnt have its shots yet.