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  • Jan 31, 2013, 09:54 AM
    MistiDrew
    Animal bites
    Two days ago, a stray cat was in my yard and as I went to go pet it, it latched onto my arm and bit me. There are two small holes, one near is near my wrist. I have been cleaning it every morning with peroxide and throughout the day it stays red and sore. On a scale the pain is almost a 2-3, kind of like a bad bruise or arthritis. Any suggestions?
  • Jan 31, 2013, 09:57 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Yes, see a Physician - for starters you need to make sure your tentanus shot is up to date. I'm a liability investigator - I've seen horrible, horrible infections from animal bites. This was a stray and many different disease/health factors could be at play.

    Get this treated by a medical professional.
  • Jan 31, 2013, 10:04 AM
    odinn7
    ... and to add to what Judy said... Let this be a lesson to you. Strays are not always that friendly. I learned the hard way when I was a kid and went to pet a dog. Now, if I don't know the animal, I keep my distance.

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