POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) | |
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Butch DeFeo
(OP) User ID: 80235962 United States 04/15/2021 09:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 The cat did not appear rabid, and the cat had a reason to bite me - he thought he was in danger and extremely startled as I tried to carry him home. :DOCSRBAFFLED::redblueLED::DONTBEAPANDEMICS: Only you can stop the fake pandemic for yourself, no one will ever tell you the pandemic is over. It's time to WIN. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 The cat did not appear rabid, and the cat had a reason to bite me - he thought he was in danger and extremely startled as I tried to carry him home. Im just telling you what the ER will tell you. If the animal hasn't had the vaccine they will want to give you the after bite vaccine. If you have the cat you can get it tested I think. Which would be a lot cheaper. |
fiora.ni
User ID: 78314149 United States 04/15/2021 09:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Do I have to go to the ER / Urgent care? Quoting: Butch DeFeo This was a cat of mine, this is new to me, that I tried to catch and retrieve from wandering the streets for 4-5 days. Do I need to worry about infection on my hands via bites and scratches? capture the cat and observe it for 10 days, treat it nicely during that time, may be you could be friends with that cat. eventually. Current state of affairs: "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Russian warship, go f#ck yourself! Say with me: Palianytsia :) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 The cat did not appear rabid, and the cat had a reason to bite me - he thought he was in danger and extremely startled as I tried to carry him home. The problem is they are not always symptomatic. |
We Who Watch.
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Do I have to go to the ER / Urgent care? Quoting: Butch DeFeo This was a cat of mine, this is new to me, that I tried to catch and retrieve from wandering the streets for 4-5 days. Do I need to worry about infection on my hands via bites and scratches? capture the cat and observe it for 10 days, treat it nicely during that time, may be you could be friends with that cat. eventually. But what is the timeline for getting the Rabies after bite vaccine? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 Alcohol then later hydrogen peroxide. Rabies is a potential, but according to my doctor there has not been a case of cat-involved rabies in 40 years. I don't think this is something you want to be a first at. |
We Who Watch.
User ID: 79047905 United States 04/15/2021 09:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 Alcohol then later hydrogen peroxide. Rabies is a potential, but according to my doctor there has not been a case of cat-involved rabies in 40 years. I don't think this is something you want to be a first at. That particular doctor was a cardiologist and internal medicine doctor from a major medical center. I exist. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Someone suggested to hold the cat for 10 days to see if it dies. That is also what they say here. Hope this helps OP. I know you are just trying to be a good person. [link to thecatsite.com (secure)] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 Alcohol then later hydrogen peroxide. Rabies is a potential, but according to my doctor there has not been a case of cat-involved rabies in 40 years. I don't think this is something you want to be a first at. That particular doctor was a cardiologist and internal medicine doctor from a major medical center. There have been cats with rabies though in the last 40 years. I am quite certain they get it often in the areas where rabies is present. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 76077561 United States 04/15/2021 09:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) |
Deplorable Doomfan45
User ID: 80079164 United States 04/15/2021 09:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Do I have to go to the ER / Urgent care? Quoting: Butch DeFeo This was a cat of mine, this is new to me, that I tried to catch and retrieve from wandering the streets for 4-5 days. Do I need to worry about infection on my hands via bites and scratches? I was a veterinary asst for two years. Yes, go to ER. Cat bites are very serious. You will need antibiotics. doomfan |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 79061983 United States 04/15/2021 09:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) This happened to me. Just watch for red streaks going up your arm. If that happens, go to the ER for antibiotics. I was OK but it really was sore,like broken glass going up my arm. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Rabies is a risk. I'd also go in for an antibiotic. I was viciously attacked by a cat once with deep puncture wounds and scratches. They would not give me any stitches because the risk of infection was so high. I was sent home with a strong antibiotic and still ended up with a high fever, chills and very ill for about 5 days. (Cat scratch fever?). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76077561 OP might also need a tetanus shot if they haven't had one. I would not put that off either if it's a puncture wound. Cats teeth are perfect vectors to transmit anaerobic bacteria to the muscle layer of tissue. |
Squonk1960
User ID: 78676084 United States 04/15/2021 09:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Put Neosporin on it. See if that stops any infection. Don't waste your money, unless you have just a small co-pay. I wouldn't go until I saw an infection or felt like shit. Not worth sitting all day in an ER. Do you want to pump a bunch of doses of another vaccine in you, especially if you are pessimistic to the Covid "vaccine". Nous sommes du soleil. -- We are of the sun. |
Butch DeFeo
(OP) User ID: 80235962 United States 04/15/2021 09:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 The cat did not appear rabid, and the cat had a reason to bite me - he thought he was in danger and extremely startled as I tried to carry him home. Im just telling you what the ER will tell you. If the animal hasn't had the vaccine they will want to give you the after bite vaccine. If you have the cat you can get it tested I think. Which would be a lot cheaper. That cat WAS vaccinated for rabies. I'm more concerned about bacteria and other infections. :DOCSRBAFFLED::redblueLED::DONTBEAPANDEMICS: Only you can stop the fake pandemic for yourself, no one will ever tell you the pandemic is over. It's time to WIN. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Put Neosporin on it. See if that stops any infection. Don't waste your money, unless you have just a small co-pay. I wouldn't go until I saw an infection or felt like shit. Not worth sitting all day in an ER. Do you want to pump a bunch of doses of another vaccine in you, especially if you are pessimistic to the Covid "vaccine". Quoting: Squonk1960 I don't think the Covid vaccine is comparable to the Rabies or Tetanus shots. Those have been around for decades and are widely used and tested. |
Butch DeFeo
(OP) User ID: 80235962 United States 04/15/2021 09:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Rabies is a risk. I'd also go in for an antibiotic. I was viciously attacked by a cat once with deep puncture wounds and scratches. They would not give me any stitches because the risk of infection was so high. I was sent home with a strong antibiotic and still ended up with a high fever, chills and very ill for about 5 days. (Cat scratch fever?). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76077561 OP might also need a tetanus shot if they haven't had one. I would not put that off either if it's a puncture wound. Cats teeth are perfect vectors to transmit anaerobic bacteria to the muscle layer of tissue. Can I trust tenanus shots??? :DOCSRBAFFLED::redblueLED::DONTBEAPANDEMICS: Only you can stop the fake pandemic for yourself, no one will ever tell you the pandemic is over. It's time to WIN. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) You need a rabies vaccine. Unfortunately. It's really not worth the risk. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77384380 The cat did not appear rabid, and the cat had a reason to bite me - he thought he was in danger and extremely startled as I tried to carry him home. Im just telling you what the ER will tell you. If the animal hasn't had the vaccine they will want to give you the after bite vaccine. If you have the cat you can get it tested I think. Which would be a lot cheaper. That cat WAS vaccinated for rabies. I'm more concerned about bacteria and other infections. Oh, Great! Well that is a great thing. Have you had a tetanus shot in the last 5 years? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72563581 United Kingdom 04/15/2021 09:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) if you have had vaccines recently and thus have no immune system go to doctors. however, if you have a functioning immune system and the bite is not very deep then don't worry. |
Butch DeFeo
(OP) User ID: 80235962 United States 04/15/2021 09:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Did you scrub and wash well? Unless it was a puncture bite a mere scratch should be OK, but punctures can trap nasty shit in. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80133797 Yes, and I used serious antibiotic soap multiple times. :DOCSRBAFFLED::redblueLED::DONTBEAPANDEMICS: Only you can stop the fake pandemic for yourself, no one will ever tell you the pandemic is over. It's time to WIN. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77384380 South Korea 04/15/2021 09:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Rabies is a risk. I'd also go in for an antibiotic. I was viciously attacked by a cat once with deep puncture wounds and scratches. They would not give me any stitches because the risk of infection was so high. I was sent home with a strong antibiotic and still ended up with a high fever, chills and very ill for about 5 days. (Cat scratch fever?). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76077561 OP might also need a tetanus shot if they haven't had one. I would not put that off either if it's a puncture wound. Cats teeth are perfect vectors to transmit anaerobic bacteria to the muscle layer of tissue. Can I trust tenanus shots??? Well, it's been widely used for decades without any complications to my knowledge. You don't want Tetanus, it's worse than rabies. |
Butch DeFeo
(OP) User ID: 80235962 United States 04/15/2021 10:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) ... Quoting: Butch DeFeo The cat did not appear rabid, and the cat had a reason to bite me - he thought he was in danger and extremely startled as I tried to carry him home. Im just telling you what the ER will tell you. If the animal hasn't had the vaccine they will want to give you the after bite vaccine. If you have the cat you can get it tested I think. Which would be a lot cheaper. That cat WAS vaccinated for rabies. I'm more concerned about bacteria and other infections. Oh, Great! Well that is a great thing. Have you had a tetanus shot in the last 5 years? I have not had a tenenus shot for decades. Do I REALLY need to get a tetanus shot? Can I TRUST a tetanus shot? :DOCSRBAFFLED::redblueLED::DONTBEAPANDEMICS: Only you can stop the fake pandemic for yourself, no one will ever tell you the pandemic is over. It's time to WIN. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 72563581 United Kingdom 04/15/2021 10:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: POLL: HELP! I got bit and scratched badly by a stray cat! (it's a new cat I just got, that got out, then I TRIED to catch!) Rabies is a risk. I'd also go in for an antibiotic. I was viciously attacked by a cat once with deep puncture wounds and scratches. They would not give me any stitches because the risk of infection was so high. I was sent home with a strong antibiotic and still ended up with a high fever, chills and very ill for about 5 days. (Cat scratch fever?). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76077561 OP might also need a tetanus shot if they haven't had one. I would not put that off either if it's a puncture wound. Cats teeth are perfect vectors to transmit anaerobic bacteria to the muscle layer of tissue. Can I trust tenanus shots??? a tetanus shot is as good as being actually exposed to it. tetanus is everywhere like tb bacteria. the reason you don't get either is you have a functioning immune system. you will be exposed to this daily. put some hydrogen peroxide diluted on the cuts. |