It has been explained to me that the danger with cat bites comes when
those sharp little canines deliver bacteria deep under the skin, the
surface wound closes up and the infection has a nice warm safe place to
fester. From what you describe, it sounds like the wound isn't very
deep, you probably don't have anything to worry about if you hit it with
peroxide right afterwards. The idea behind the warm salt water soak is
to keep the wound from closing. Someone with way more experience than
her fare share with cat bites has told me, if it's red, don't worry too
much, if it's swollen, don't worry to much, if it's hot, red and
swollen, get yourself to the hospital. It's good advice to keep
yourself utd on your tetanus shot too. Let us know if your finger falls
off.
Nina
Kelley Saveika wrote:
I was trying to put Nod in his carrier for his dental today and
apparently he didn't want to go. It isn't a terrible bite, but it did
break the skin. He is current on his rabies. Do I wait and hope it
doesn't become infected?
