Cat bite... from Ally Cat TWICE!! #33

[Craftlady]

I hope your hand is better soon.
I'm guessing Alley since being by herself for all those months and only minimal human contact she is having trouble processing being around animals and humans again. Poor thing, I'm sure in short order she will get comfortable.

[Scooter's Mom]

My brother had a kitty, Toby, who did something similar to me. I was holding him and petting him and all of a sudden his teeth were sunk into the flesh of my arm just below my inner elbow. My ex-hubby (who wasn't an ex at the time) freaked and chased down mr. Toby and was going to lock him in a cage for hurting "his Crystal" and Toby got him too! So my ex and I both had to go for tetanus shots... and my brother's girlfriend at the time (it was technically her kitty) was going to put Toby down. Instead I paid for his neutering and an update on all of his shots, and he calmed down immensely. I was still pretty leary of him for a long time though. 11 years later, you can still see the teeth marks in my arm.

The point is - I'd definately go get a tetanus shot!

[momtomany]

Jenn

You really need to go to the doctor as there is a distinct difference in a cat bite and a puncture wound. Most bites you can treat on our own and they do well. A puncture is an entirely different story and they are highly susceptible to very, very serious infections. I know because it happened to me. I knew to take an antibiotic, which I had at home, but the next morning, not even twelve hours later, the swelling and infection in my wrist and arm was tremendous. The only reason I didn't end up in the hospital was because my father was terminally ill. I almost had to have a PIC line put in to administers the antibiotics intravenously but got them to agree to give me two days of the oral to see first. So, don't full around.
As far as your baby, Ally, maybe Ally had reached that over stimulation point and was reacting that way. My Carly is like that, one minute she loves to be loved the next second the "taz" comes out in her.

Please keep us informed

[Catty1]

Jenn - poor you! It DOES sound like Ally is one of those cats who get over-stimulated, just by being patted a lot!

Is she still in her 'own' room? Maybe ask the vet about putting some Rescue Remedy in her water, or since you have Feliway, putting a shot in the air there 3x day(just my thought).

If you have even one puncture that is NOT bleeding, I am glad you have gone to the ER.

HUGS! I hope you and Ally are able to bond again.

[Taz_Zoee]

A lady that use to work with me had an incident where her cat bit her on the hand. When she went to the doctor for it, there was a big ordeal about whether or not she could keep the cat. The doctors and hospitals have to report it. (at least here they do, I think) Luckily, she did not lose her kitty. I hope they don't try to take Ally away. That would be the last thing she needs right now.
I hope your hand feels better real soon, and that Ally will calm down and feel comfortable with you. I'm sorry this happened. Now everyone involved is stressed....you AND Ally. You will both be in my thoughts for happier times.