Yikes, what should I do?

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

I just decided to go to the doctor and now reading this thread, Im sure I must go. Caramel is all up to date on his vaccines so I hope they can't take him away from me? I have to go now, Dad is calling to me so pray for me that everything is ok

[rg_girlca]

Phew!!! I'm so glad that you made the right decision to get to a doctor today.

Prayers on the way that all goes well for you.

Also, gentle ((((((HUGS)))))) for you.

I will be anxiously waiting for your update.

[Catty1]

Hope your tetanus shots are up to date - for you, not poor Caramel.

(and poor you too - hope you are better soon!)

Catty1

[Grace]

What Laura's Babies and rg_girlca said!!

The minute you get bit by a cat - get to a doctor, be it in an office or ER. Do not delay. I learned by personal experience.

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

Thank goodness my tetanus shots were all up to date and Caramel had all of his shots or else I would be getting some crazy shots! When I went to outpatients, the triage nurse who I know said it was good I came in and that I would need antibiotics. Anyways she was the head of the nurses for the province and she is a nurse practitioner so I trust her but the doctor turned out to be a real dummy. He asked me if the cat had its shots and why it bit which I explained and he was satisfied, but he failed to look at my arm. The nurse had already explained to me that because the wounds were so deep I would never be able to clean it well enough and that it would become infected and already appeared to be starting. It was swollen and the red aroud the wounds was growing. Anyways the doctor said nothing, didnt look at it or flush and clean it. I asked him shouldnt I have it cleaned or have antibiotics and he said wait till it infects, and I said well is it going to and he said yes. So basically I have to wait till my arm starts oozing and turns bright red. I know they dont like handing out antibiotics all the time because they are over used, Im a science student I get it but hello I cant move my arm, the red is growing and it is swollen. Anyways I wanted a second opinion so I went to see if the after hours clinic was open but it wasnt so now I just have to wait till it is infected enough for him. Im in so much pain right now it isnt even funny and Im not impressed.

On a lighter note though, Caramel is fine, he cleaned the pee off himself pretty good and I helped clean him up too. He didnt get touched by the dog so it was just a scare. He is back to getting treats and playing as usual! I just went and bought him a little mouse that I can control with a remote He really likes it and I got him some temptations! He is a happy boy! Poor lad! It was a scary experience for sure! I hope he doesnt start hissing though cause that was the first time that he ever hissed or growled Anyways all is good for the time being and I'll be keeping an eye on my arm. Thanks everyone for your advice and concern

[Catty1]

I just can't BELIEVE you didn't get anitbiotics!

I got a nasty bite last year at the kennel where I work...and yes, if the punctures are deep enough, they won't bleed and clean themselves out.

One of the kennel owners got bitten by the same cat - and kept going into the city for IV antibiotics. Ooo!

Just keep your arm UP on a pillow or something...I hope you have some good painkillers.

The doc must have had his reasons, but I can't THINK what they are!

poor you!

Glad Caramel is better and getting treats! Now, who is giving YOU some treats?

hugs
Catty1

[Laura's Babies]

I can NOT believe that doctor! Ohhhhhhhhh!!!! I would have been raising holy heck! WAIT!! WAIT for WHAT? Darn, they gave me in antibotic shot in the hip within hours and a round of them to take for a week to be safe.. That really makes me MAD! Let it get infected and you suffer in pain makes no sense to me at all.....

[rg_girlca]

I knew this would happen. Stupid, stupid, doctor.

I pray that you don't land up seeing that quack again.

I would put in a MAJOR complaint about that so called doctor.

Big time prayers on the way that everything will turn out okay for you, despite that quacks advice.

I will be anxiously waiting on your update, but I know it won't be for quite some time, as I'm sure they will keep you in with an IV drip of antibiotics to start off with.

((((((HUGS))))))

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

Im back....Not doing much better they gave me some oral antibiotics and this time it wasnt the same doctor. I explained that I was already there the night before and I swear they just thought I was being a pest. Anyways I asked if I should have an IV drip, flushing of the punctures or something and he said no. He said just take the antibiotics and watch it. I guess these ppl have never seen a cat bite before It is way worse than it was yesterday and the pain is terrible. There are 5 puncture wounds, 3 being the worst and the redness is creeping up my arm. I made a stink but I think that just made them want to get rid of me faster? Im going to take the antibiotics and keep an eye on it but I guess I cant get any help around here.

Caramel is completly back to normal now, he even wants to go out on his leash again I can't right now though. The owner of the dog called yesterday to make sure everything was ok and apologized for him being off his chain. Anyways thanks everyone again for the advice and concern

[Grace]

For the pain - take ASA or Tylenol. That will also help reduce inflammation. And help any fever you might get.

Is there any other medical facility you can go to? That red streak up your arm is nothing to slough off. PLEASE - do not dismiss this lightly, even if that joke of a doctor does. Something like this can become extremely serious.

Cat bites, along with those of humans, are the very worst bites - worse than a dog bite.

I strongly urge you to keep an eye on that streak. Mark where it is right now, and if it extends further up your arm - GO BACK TO THE DOCTOR!