Update on mom & her reaction to idiots....

**jenluckenbach** · 11-05-2005, 05:15 AM

WOW, I can't believe one spot got infected even with cream and antibiotics. That's scarey! What else could have been done? But at least it is getting better now. Cat bites are VERY painful, I have had some doosies, and they sweel, and the throb.......

I know how nasty and unreasonable people can be. Pouncer had just BROKEN his toes! What exactly did they expect him to do?

**orangemm** · 11-05-2005, 06:19 AM

Yes! Yay for your mom!!! That was exactly the right response (I wish I could think of comebacks like that!

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I've never suffered a cat bite, so I'm glad that I'm hearing this in case it ever happens, so I know what to do.

So glad everyone is improving; will keep good thoughts and prayers going for both of them...and YOU!

**Sonia59** · 11-05-2005, 06:53 AM

Poor idiot people! I say "poor" because these ones will probably never know what a joy it is to share their life with a cat.

I hope your mom is feeling better now and that Pouncer will soon forget this horrible accident.

**smokey the elder** · 11-05-2005, 07:06 AM

Pain can radically change a cat's personality. Not to hijack, but I had a foster that had just had an operation. I touched her wrong, close to the incision, by accident and she freaked! As she recovered, she became sweeter and sweeter. This is just an occupational hazard of being around cats. I hope your mom's hand feels better.

**Soapets** · 11-05-2005, 10:21 AM

Is the infection improving on the antibiotics? I am glad your mom stuck up for poor Pouncer! And I am glad Pouncer is doing so much better.

My son was badly bitten by a frightened, hurting cat when my son was just three years old. He was staying at my sister-in-law's house for the day, and he went out the screen door and didn't hold it open long enough for the cat to get all the way outside, and the door accidently slammed on her tail. The dog outside started barking at the cat, and the cat jumped onto the nearest thing she could, which was Alex, and dug her teeth and claws into his shoulder and back! He still has scars on his shoulder from it, and he is 16 now.

But even at the tender age of three, Alex seemed to understand that the cat had been very frightened and hurt, and that it wasn't the cat's fault. He never felt a grudge or anything against the cat, and the next time he saw the cat he even went and gave her a hug! I am so glad that he didn't develop a fear of cats, or even worse, a hatred for cats, after that incident!

Deb

**lizbud** · 11-05-2005, 10:29 AM

I am a little surprised that the Doctor didn't give your mom a shot of an
antibiotic along with the external cream for her bite.I know I can't get even
a scratch without it turning inflamed & sore. Can't imagine what a bite would do. I'm glad she's healing up well. As to those idiots.....well they are idiots.

**momcat** · 11-05-2005, 01:17 PM

Good for you, Mom!!! And thank you for setting those ignorant jerks straight about Pouncer. All Pouncer knew was that he was hurting and he was scared that it might hurt even more by your trying to help. Poor kitty didn't understand what was happening to him. Pouncer isn't a mean kitty, he's a real sweetheart. Put him to sleep for this one incident? I think not. So sorry to hear about your infection and hope it clears up very soon. Did they give you a tetanus shot? If not, you might want to ask your doctor about it. Prayers being prayed for your quick recovery and that your pain will stop very soon. Thank you so much for being so understanding about poor Pouncer!