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Tessie got me good!

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Karen AKA Kajikit - 22 Mar 2007 16:24 GMT
I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of
hairball stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff
on her paw to make her eat it (she won't touch it voluntarily!) and
let her go... Tessie was relieving her irritation by harassing Silly
and I wanted her left alone so I tried to catch Tessie to remove her
from the room. Tessie bounded across the furniture and up to the top
of the cat tree, and I decided to reach up and grab her. Bad decision!
As soon as I grabbed her around her tummy to lift her down, her front
paws fastened onto the post and she started kicking to climb back
up... One of her back claws must have been sharp, because she left a
good six-inch scratch up my arm to teach me a lesson. Ouch!

That's only the second time that any of the girls have ever drawn
blood, and it wasn't deliberate, but it's a pretty big scratch. I know
cat BITES are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a
long claw-scratch?
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jmcquown - 22 Mar 2007 16:34 GMT
> As soon as I grabbed her around her tummy to lift her down, her front
> paws fastened onto the post and she started kicking to climb back
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> cat BITES are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a
> long claw-scratch?

I don't think it's the same thing.  Once, idly while half asleep, I was
rubbing Persia's fluffy belly :)  It was dark and I wasn't really awake so I
couldn't see she didn't want me to keep doing that.  She wrapped her front
paws around my arm and bunny kicked me with her back claws but good!

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1084845102046690505Stttgd

It was painful.  I disinfected the scratches, of course.  It hurt for quite
a few days.  And it took a year for the scars to fade.  But there were no
other problems.

As far as the hairball "treat", try putting a dab on Silver's nose.  She'll
lick it off; it's instinctual.

Jill
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Shiral - 22 Mar 2007 17:29 GMT
> > As soon as I grabbed her around her tummy to lift her down, her front
> > paws fastened onto the post and she started kicking to climb back
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>
> Jill

I don't think it's the same either, since there's no saliva involved
in a scratch. Owie, though! We live with miniature tigers, and
sometimes they can hurt us without meaning to.  If' you're concerned
about infection,  some anti-biotic ointment should help it heal up
faster and cleaner.

Melissa
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jmcquown - 25 Mar 2007 05:09 GMT
>>> As soon as I grabbed her around her tummy to lift her down, her
>>> front paws fastened onto the post and she started kicking to climb
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>
> Melissa

She surely didn't mean to but man that hurt!  I can still see some faint
scars.  She's my love bug but gosh, those back claws!  OUCH!
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Karen AKA Kajikit - 22 Mar 2007 17:36 GMT
>> As soon as I grabbed her around her tummy to lift her down, her front
>> paws fastened onto the post and she started kicking to climb back
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>
>http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1084845102046690505Stttgd

Ouch! That must have HURT! I'm glad I didn't get scratched that
badly... it hurts, but I'll live. (and I grabbed Tessica again a
little while ago and clipped her back claws for her - she'd managed to
get a couple of them sharp...)  I put some alcohol on the scratches
just to make sure they're clean.

>It was painful.  I disinfected the scratches, of course.  It hurt for quite
>a few days.  And it took a year for the scars to fade.  But there were no
>other problems.
>
>As far as the hairball "treat", try putting a dab on Silver's nose.  She'll
>lick it off; it's instinctual.

Silly (and Scout) both turn into Houdini when the hairball stuff comes
out... they can escape from ANY grip to get away from it!
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jmcquown - 23 Mar 2007 01:19 GMT
> On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:33:20 -0600, "jmcquown"
>
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> get a couple of them sharp...)  I put some alcohol on the scratches
> just to make sure they're clean.

That photo was take a few *days* after her initial defense tactic.  It
looked (and felt) much worse right after it happened!

>> As far as the hairball "treat", try putting a dab on Silver's nose.
>> She'll lick it off; it's instinctual.
>
> Silly (and Scout) both turn into Houdini when the hairball stuff comes
> out... they can escape from ANY grip to get away from it!

Well if you managed to get some on Silly Silver's paw, surely you could dab
some on her nose real quick?  I'd give it a shot since she can't be
guaranteed to lick it off her paw but the nose is a sure thing ;)

Jill
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PatM - 23 Mar 2007 03:18 GMT
> > On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:33:20 -0600, "jmcquown"
>
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>
> - Show quoted text -

I know I've put it on paws a few times not mooshed enough, and had
them flick it...and then I have to find the flick cause it stains
really badly!

PatM
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mlbriggs - 23 Mar 2007 05:32 GMT
>> > On Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:33:20 -0600, "jmcquown"
>>
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>
> PatM

Have you tried just offering her the open tube to smell?  I offer it to
TTu this way and she just licks it off about a quarter inch at a time.
When I figure she has had enough, I wash the end of the tube under running
hot water.  MLB
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Karen AKA Kajikit - 23 Mar 2007 14:14 GMT
>Have you tried just offering her the open tube to smell?  I offer it to
>TTu this way and she just licks it off about a quarter inch at a time.
>When I figure she has had enough, I wash the end of the tube under running
>hot water.  MLB

She used to do that... I'd put a bit on my finger and she'd lick it
off like it was a delicious treat. But then suddenly she decided that
it was horrible stuff and she hated it and she was NOT going to be
seen dead touching it. :(
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mlbriggs - 22 Mar 2007 18:07 GMT
> I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of hairball
> stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff on her paw to
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a long
> claw-scratch?

I had a real problem twice when TuTu fell off my lap and her rear claws
dug into my leg.  I hope you washed it thoroughly with soap and water and
then used a disinfectant and perhaps some Bacitracin.  Watch it closely
for any sign of redness or irritation.  My scratches took nine months to
heal and the medical cost was high.  Best wishes.  MLB
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Adrian A - 22 Mar 2007 18:51 GMT
> I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of
> hairball stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> cat BITES are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a
> long claw-scratch?

Snoopy once gave me a very long and deep scratch on my arm, I had a scar for
a few years. It was worth it though for the laugh I got out of it, a 3 year
neighbour saw it and said very seriously "you'll have to get your mummy to
kiss it better"
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Kreisleriana - 22 Mar 2007 20:27 GMT
>I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of
>hairball stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>cat BITES are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a
>long claw-scratch?

Yes-- get some Neosporin or other anti-biotic ointment and smear it
on.  

Theresa
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MaryL - 22 Mar 2007 23:32 GMT
>I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of
> hairball stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> cat BITES are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a
> long claw-scratch?

It's more important to know if it's a *deep* claw scratch rather than a
*long* cat scratch.  Most cat scratches are fairly shallow and minor even if
they draw blood.  In most cases, it is adequate to have good cleansing and
apply an antiseptic such at Betadine or Neosporin.

There have been some instances of cat scratch fever.  In fact, a good friend
of mine had an unusually severe case.  It is relatively rare and not
something I would worry about.  However, you should keep a close eye on the
scratch until it heals.  If it shows signs of infection or if you develop a
fever, then you would want to contact a doctor immediately.

One other thing to consider is tetanus innoculation.  Is yours up-to-date?
If not, you might want to call your doctor and see if he or she recommends
one.  The most problematic cases, of course, involve outdoor animals and
cuts from rusty nails, dirty tools, etc.

MaryL
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Karen AKA Kajikit - 23 Mar 2007 00:58 GMT
>>I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of
>> hairball stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff
[quoted text clipped - 30 lines]
>
>MaryL

I'm sure it's fine and I'm just being paranoid... I washed it off with
alcohol to kill any germs. And it's a very long scratch but shallow.
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Marina - 23 Mar 2007 05:58 GMT
> I'm sure it's fine and I'm just being paranoid... I washed it off with
> alcohol to kill any germs. And it's a very long scratch but shallow.

I've probably had cat scratches on me every day of my life, and I've
never had one of them get infected. I don't think you need to worry.
Purrs that it heals quickly, though.

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GaDragonfly - 23 Mar 2007 19:19 GMT
> I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of
> hairball stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> cat BITES are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a
> long claw-scratch?

Owww, Karen. Hopefully by now the scratch has begun to heal some. I
think everyone has pretty much put your mind at rest about cat
scratches versus bites so we'll just send purrs and gentle headbutts
that you're arm is healing nicely and that you don't get an infection.

Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus
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polonca12000 - 29 Mar 2007 21:00 GMT
> I clipped Tessie's claws this morning and gave her a 'treat' of
> hairball stuff. Then I clipped Silver's claws and put hairball stuff
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> cat BITES are dangerous but is there likely to be a problem with a
> long claw-scratch?

I'm way behind, so I hope your scratch is all healed by now.
Purrs,
Polonca and Soncek
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