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Are_grits_groceries

(17,139 posts) Wed Aug 8, 2012, 10:34 AM Aug 2012

I got 2 nasty punctures on my left thumb [View all]

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from my cat at 5am. One is fine and the other already has 'goo' coming out of it.
Should I just head on out to the doctor now?

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I got 2 nasty punctures on my left thumb [View all] Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 OP

I don't think you are allowed to post for medical advice on DU- snooper2 Aug 2012 #1

Cleaned it with chlorhexidine Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 #2

That's kind of a grey area now. No rules, anymore, just TOS. MADem Aug 2012 #36

You shouldn't use hydrogen peroxide for wounds/punctures Mosby Aug 2012 #40

Are you up to date dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #3

It's hot to the touch. Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 #10

In 1998 an infected cat bite put me in the hospital for 48 hours slackmaster Aug 2012 #4

Seek medical advice NOW! spinbaby Aug 2012 #5

look out for symptoms of cat scratch fever Enrique Aug 2012 #6

ass-douche is oddly misspelled in that poster. Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #12

Hahahahahaha! What an ugly, rabid asshole! nt MADem Aug 2012 #37

Go to the doctor malaise Aug 2012 #7

Don't mess with it. If you think it's infected, get thee to a doc. woodsprite Aug 2012 #8

infection from a cat bite = NASTY! medical attention ASAP eShirl Aug 2012 #9

If it is red and infected go to the doctors Marrah_G Aug 2012 #11

When you see the red streak libodem Aug 2012 #13

Yes, NOW nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #14

There's only one sure way to fix it pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #15

this Bobby McFerrin cover is kinda fun eShirl Aug 2012 #16

Thanks pinboy3niner Aug 2012 #19

Ha! Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 #17

Hey Grits Marrah_G Aug 2012 #18

Have him put a root on the demon kitty *after* you've seen a medical doctor. n/t gkhouston Aug 2012 #41

GO TO A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY!!!!! kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #20

I am seeing some astonishingly naive and dangerous advice from some DUers here. LISTEN, FOLKS: kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #21

Grits- I'd listen to him! Marrah_G Aug 2012 #26

kestrel is correct. The longer treatment is delayed, the more difficult and EXPENSIVE it becomes. slackmaster Aug 2012 #34

You need immediate medical treatment Yo_Mama Aug 2012 #22

Try not to sit to sit too still around cats... OneTenthofOnePercent Aug 2012 #23

Go to the Dr. NOW -- Hell Hath No Fury Aug 2012 #24

Cat bites are the worst mrs_p Aug 2012 #25

Absolutely yes. ASAP. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #27

"I got 2 nasty pictures of my left thumb" Quantess Aug 2012 #28

You better be at the doctors....... Marrah_G Aug 2012 #29

You could lose your finger or hand if not treated properly. LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #30

I hope you're at a doctors office now. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #31

Its too late now, but next time you have any wound that won't brewens Aug 2012 #32

Better safe than sorry. LWolf Aug 2012 #33

If you have to ask, you should get it checked. MineralMan Aug 2012 #35

Having been bitten by a dog and twice by a cat.... CherokeeDem Aug 2012 #38

I was bitten by a cat once - four puncture wounds to my arm. yardwork Aug 2012 #39

Locking SunsetDreams Aug 2012 #42