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

[krazyaboutkatz]

I just want to emphasize for everyone's benefit -

NEVER EVER EVER use peroxide on wounds, especially puncture wounds! The foaming action can actually drive bacteria deeper into the wound, creating a recipe for infection/abscess. They've pounded this into my head over and over again in tech school, so I just wanted to let you guys know.

I hope your hand feels better jenn...I've found that alternating cold (to bring down swelling) and hot (to relax the area) compresses can help with the pain associated with infected bites, though mine were rat bites.

Wow! I didn't know this either and when Starr bit me this is also what I used on my puncture wounds before I went to the doctor. I even told the doctor this and she said that this was good. Thanks for the info Cathy.

[rg_girlca]

I just finished reading through all the posts. First off, I am so happy to hear that Ally has made it safe and sound to your place, but oh so very sorry that she bit you. I hope Ally calms down and pray that your pain eases off real soon and your hand heals up well.

[gini]

Jenn, I am just seeing this thread - and I am so sorry that Ally has such issues. Poor you! Here you are doing such a wonderful thing for Ally and she attacks you.

I will have to look around and see if there is another thread, because this one stopped on May 7th.

Nancy should be able to help you. I found her to be wonderful and she honed right in on Emma and my other two and told me what was going on.

I remember years ago I was feeding a friend's cat while she was on vacation.
This poor cat would attack me almost the minute I walked into the door of her apartment. It was so frustrating that I just stood there and in a firm voice told her kitty that I was there to feed him.............and if he wanted to eat he had better straighten up and stop attacking me. I remember that this cat just stared at me and stared at me. But I never had another problem with him after that. It always made me wonder what I had done right.

My friend was away for two weeks and had split the duties up between two of us. After the second day the other friend called me and said HE'S YOURS, ALL YOURS! I refuse to go back into that apartment.

[jennielynn1970]

Believe me, I wish duties were split.

I do not trust Ally, but for now am dealing with her with a squirt bottle in hand and she does not get too close to me. She gets treats, we play with a feather toy on a very long string, and she has many things to listen to and watch out the windows. I do not try to pet her. I do not sit on the floor with her. I will not allow her to bite me again. My hand, foot and thigh are more than enough. She has no warning signs what so ever. It's purr purr purr ATTACK!

She's attacked my injured foster cat, and she was BRUTAL. That was the final straw for me. To injure him further was just not accceptable to me. She is now alone in the room, and she really gains no sympathy from me, and this is NOT like me at all. I generally like all animals and find some redeeming quality. Ally has become the break in that tradition I'm sorry to say.

I did talk with Nancy Efrusy, but it was not a positive outcome for either me or Ally. Nancy didn't charge me, so gather what you will from that. Part of me thinks Ally is just not meant to be a domesticated pet, actually about 85% of me feels that way.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear this. I do know that Julie mentioned that Ally was a wild cat that was in her garden and I guess she started feeding her and she then became her pet. I think she was still a kitten at the time but I'm not sure.

I'm also so sorry to hear that she attacked your injured foster cat. I was hoping that this wouldn't happen since she was known to also attack Connor. I agree that some cats just aren't meant to be domesticated. I'm so sorry that you've had to go through all of this.

Nancy has helped me with Starr and she's a wonderful woman and wants to help people so she isn't in it for the money. I just wish that Ally's reading was more positive.

[jenluckenbach]

I am so sorry. Julie LOVES Ally so much, but I am certain she never wanted any of this to happen to you.

[Craftlady]

I'm so sorry the reading didnt go better for you.
Makes me wonder if all those months isolated from human contact hasnt taken is toll on Ally and made behaviors worse. IF she's always been this way, how did they trust her around the baby and themseleves? Things just dont add up

[jennielynn1970]

I'm so sorry the reading didnt go better for you.
Makes me wonder if all those months isolated from human contact hasnt taken is toll on Ally and made behaviors worse. IF she's always been this way, how did they trust her around the baby and themseleves? Things just dont add up

From what I've read in past posts about Ally's behavior, she's been like this. Julie warned people not to touch or pet her. She wasn't interested in the baby from what I've gathered. Maybe it's only people and other animals that are a threat to her being dominant and in control. Babies don't have control over situations. I'm sure as Calista matured, things would change however.

I had never read any of the posts because I didn't know about them and hadn't been on pet talk at that time either.

From the reading from Nancy, and then reading the posts, believe me, it ALL adds up perfectly.

[jennielynn1970]

I am so sorry. Julie LOVES Ally so much, but I am certain she never wanted any of this to happen to you.

I doubt she would want this to happen to anybody, including herself, and that has no bearing on whether she loves Ally or not. I love Calvin at the shelter, doesn't mean he won't bite the crap out of me if I let him, lol.

[lizbud]

I am so glad that a room became available for Ally to stay by herself
for awhile.I would bet she's always had this standoffish personality but,
all the time she's been away from all her familiar people ,has made her a
lot more confused & cross. I am sure she is a handful.

[ramanth]

Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear of your bites and that the news from Nancy isn't better.

When Logan bit me, I was at the ER within the hour and it still got infected. I hope your hand heals up quickly. I can sympathize with the warmth and pain.

[Logan]

My Butter is evil, like Ally, when you least expect it. He can also be the most precious kitty, ever, when he wants to be. But we have to watch him, constantly. And he is certainly not tolerated as well by my husband as he is by me, although I am the one that pays, usually, when he is in a "mood". He got me at the vet's office, one day, and I ended up at my doctor the next day and had to have a tetnus shot.

I hope that things will work out for Ally and for you, Jenn.