Ok Kristl I'm gonna have to agree with them. You know what? They told me the same thing and I ignored them. I was like you and it happened on a Saturday morning and I decided to wait it out until I could go to my regualar doctor. Then I decided it wasn't that bad and would probably heal on its own if I soaked it and bandaged it. I kept putting it off until I got up one morning and had streaks running up my arm. Waiting was a bad, very bad, idea! I landed in the ER anyway and was almost hospitalized because of the severity of the infection. I didn't see it coming and ignored these very smart people! I won't do that again!!! I suggest you go bite the bullet, get on antibiotics now, and prevent the awful mess I went through. It was no fun!! It will just sneak up on you and then you are in serious trouble. Plus, I got yelled at by the folks in the ER for waiting. Prevent what could turn out to be an extremely painful ordeal. I know it hurts now but you can't imagine how much worse it can get later! PLEASE listen, I didn't and I paid a very expensive and heavy price for it.

I'm glad Mason is ok. Don't feel guilty because accidents happen. The vet will take of him and the doctors will take care of you. GO, DO NOT WAIT, GO NOW!!!!!

This is said with love and concern for what I know you are going through and for what you may go through in the future if you don't listen.