Yesterday I got bit by one of the strays when I tried moving her babies to a safer place after she gave birth on the front porch. I don't blame the momma cat: she was just trying to protect her babies. It was my own stupidity and I should have known better.
This morning when I got up I noticed the bite was worse so I went to the doctor to have it looked at & treated. It was infected, and the doc gave me two antibiotic shots & one for tetanus - plus a prescription to take home. I've been bit before and was never too worried about it cuz I know what to look for, but I think the reason it got infected this time is because I wasn't able to flush the bite out properly despite my efforts.
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone else has been bitten by a cat, and what happened if the bite got infected. Should the treatment the doc gave me kill the infection, or is it possible that it wasn't enough and I may end up getting really sick & end up in the hospital? I know a cat bite can be extremely dangerous. Needless to say, I'm pretty worried right now, wondering if I got treatment quickly enough.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone else has been bitten by a cat, and what happened if the bite got infected. Should the treatment the doc gave me kill the infection, or is it possible that it wasn't enough and I may end up getting really sick & end up in the hospital? I know a cat bite can be extremely dangerous. Needless to say, I'm pretty worried right now, wondering if I got treatment quickly enough.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!