Cat Bite Question!

[moosmom]

Missy,

It doesn't really look like a "bite" per se. Just make sure that you watch the site for redness. If it starts getting red or the red travels, get him to the ER quick. But, I don't think it'll come to that just by the looks of it.

[Jessika]

Missy,

It doesn't really look like a "bite" per se. Just make sure that you watch the site for redness. If it starts getting red or the red travels, get him to the ER quick. But, I don't think it'll come to that just by the looks of it.

I was going to comment that it doesn't look like a "puncture" bite to me, either, but this is just seeing a picture vs in person and it could be a different story.

Cat bites are nothing to pass off as they can turn very serious very quickly, but I would at least call his doctor and ask what they think.

[Sirrahsim]

I've been advised to just keep an eye on it and come in at the first sign of infection

[Freedom]

Great! From the photo, doesn't look to be a problem.

I've had bites which got infected - three times. Even immediately after, they were much deeper than what the photo shows.

Tyler, I think you are starting to learn: LISTEN to Mommy!!

[momcat]

You might consider talking to your pediatrician to see if a tetanus shot may be in order.

[Taz_Zoee]

Taz bit me before (not the first time ) and I didn't do much to it except wash it with anti-bacterial soap. A few days later I felt a pain on that finger and thought I had a splinter or something, but there was nothing there except what looked like skin peeling. I eventually realized that was were he bit me. I put peroxide on it and it stopped hurting right away and was gone quickly.
But I'm not a cat bite expert. Only telling you my experience. And I'm not a child either. But I know that when I was little my mom would just wash it out with peroxide and we'd be on our way. I grew up with dogs and cats that lived outside (yeah, I know ), so they probably had all kinds of germies.

I hope Tyler's bite doesn't get worse and all is well soon.