JensdeJong Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi So yesterday a cat bit me and hit me with his feet I dont have any scratches or whatever should I check? Happened 12 hours ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) HiSo yesterday a cat bit me and hit me with his feet I dont have any scratches or whatever should I check? Happened 12 hours ago Google feline hiv Sent from my GT-I9100T using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5 Edited April 9, 2012 by metisdead Reply to post removed from quoted post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetongue Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If the skin didn't break perhaps you'll be alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensdeJong Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Okay thought so but wasnt sure Had some scratches from the days before but they were still ''crusty'' after it What would you do? Edited April 9, 2012 by JensdeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If it would happen to me, I would clean the affected areas (even if the skin didn't break or have scratches) with cotton wool with some medicinal alcohol (sold at every 7/11 in small bottles) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Okay thought so but wasnt sure Had some scratches from the days before but they were still ''crusty'' after it What would you do? When was your latest tetanus vaccination? should be repeated every 10 years (for adults) and then you should be ok - but check with your doctor if there is any inflammation growing around the scratches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionluke Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If you develop a fear of water it is already too late . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h90 Posted April 9, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2012 Can you remember how many legs it had? If it had 4 legs I would wear a flea collar for 1 week. If it had 2 legs I would make a HIV test. As well I recommend a martial art training, so that you don't loose against a 2 kg animal, again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Can you remember how many legs it had?If it had 4 legs I would wear a flea collar for 1 week. If it had 2 legs I would make a HIV test. As well I recommend a martial art training, so that you don't loose against a 2 kg animal, again. ...maybe it was a lion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If you are at all worried then just go to any pharmacy and ask for some antibiotics. Bites are not usually infectious. Claw scratches might be if the cat is a hunter and kills rats and mice. I would be a little more worried if you were bitten and clawed by my cat... But he doesn't usually leave any remains afterwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensdeJong Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Haha yeah It had 4 legs I think I got a vaccination for DTP or something last month But being afraid of rabbies or smth is useless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Haha yeah It had 4 legs I think I got a vaccination for DTP or something last month But being afraid of rabbies or smth is useless? It is not at all useless. If the animal bit you and broke the skin then you should to any hospital and they will start the rabies shots. My son had to have them when bitten by a neighbors dog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 1. Has the cat been vaccinated for rabies? (assume not if it was a stray, othe3rwise ask the owner)? 2. How did the bit come about i.e were you playing with or annoying the cat or did it seem unprovoked? 3. Was the cat acting strangely in any way? 4. Did the bite break the skin (sounds like not?) If the bite broke the skin and the cat is not vaccinated, and especially if in addition it was an unprovoked bite from a cat acting strabnegly then rabies prophylaxis may be advisable. If the bite did not break the skin, and/or the cat is vaccinated, no need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensdeJong Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi 1: I dont know Probably not since it is in Thailand and I dont think it lived in a house or smth 2: I tried to stroke the cat since he was walking near me and seemed nice 3: Yeah a bit like he was a little bit drunk or something haha 4: No he did not it was a very soft bite and scratch Thanks guys/girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Can you remember how many legs it had?If it had 4 legs I would wear a flea collar for 1 week. If it had 2 legs I would make a HIV test. As well I recommend a martial art training, so that you don't loose against a 2 kg animal, again. ...maybe it was a lion yes we should add the question: more or less than 100 kg (for both 4 and 2 leg version) Anyway I think an amputation of the scratched hand should be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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craigt3365 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 You might have learned a lesson cheaply. Don't mess with stray cats. I've read so many posts where people have had problems trying to pet stray cats...or dogs. One of our mods, Rimmer, still has a huge scar on his leg where a stray cat nailed him. And yes, had to go to the hospital, get the shots, get it cleaned out, etc. Painful and expensive. Rimmer has 10 or so cats already, so he's quite good around them. Ya just never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensdeJong Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks for the replies I knew I had to avoid touching them I had been doing so for almost a month now But this one seemed very nice haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaspercat Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Worried about FIV? Only if you are a cat. If it did not break skin then don't worry. Just wash up. I pet the pussies around my talad often and get the bite or scratch once in a while. Never a problem. If they are rabied, you will know when you meet them. They ate similar to the typical drunk expat in nana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 You cannot necessarily tell if a cat is rabid from its behavior. Obviously crazy/unusually aggressive behavior makes it more likely but the absence of same doesn't completely rule it out. But if the skin was not broken, no problem. Sounds like it was just a warning bite, cat's way of saying "leave me alone or else..". When a cat truly intends to bite you, you'll know it and skin will definitely be broken. To bite without breaking the skin they have to intentionally limit the force. Cats used to people will often do that as a way of deterring something they don't like but realize is not a serious threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) a cat bit me about 40 years ago in California...I was working in the garden and an unknown tomcat was perched on the fence and watching me and I thought that he was being companionable...and I reached up to give him a scratch behind the ears and the bastid bit me...no broken skin but I was shocked...now I only pay attention to the females... Edited April 9, 2012 by tutsiwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensdeJong Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 a cat bit me about 40 years ago in California...I was working in the garden and an unknown tomcat was perched on the fence and watching me and I thought that he was being companionable...and I reached up to give him a scratch behind the ears and the bastid bit me...no broken skin but I was shocked...now I only pay attention to the females... what an horrible experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 A person asks a question, to seek information. If you can't answer, please refrain from posting frivolous remarks. Posts removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23962323 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Just keep an eye on the cat for a few days if possible,if no strange behaviour should be OK. I used to get whacked on a regular basis by rabid dogs helping out at rescue centre in sub continent, not quick enough with the pole,overdosed on anti rabies vaccine many times Felt sorry for people in remote villages though writhing on the ground because of the infection,took a couple of days to die,what a way to go Edited April 9, 2012 by 23962323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensdeJong Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Cant really watch the cat tho since I was during a bus top and probably wont ever see that cat again I will just pay attention to my leg and myself Although im always paranoid about unnecessary fear such as this probably Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbv Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Id keep an eye out for signs of cat scratch fever, its not just a catchy song! Friend in high school got it from his cat after it had kneaded (sp?) on him. He just was extremely tired and almost flu like feeling for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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