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306. Years ago I was bit by a stray cat

Tue Jan 7, 2014, 01:39 PM

Jan 2014

He had been lurking around where I live and one day he wanted food I guess. I had no food for him and he bit me on the arm.

The next day my arm hurt REALLY BAD and was all swollen up and wow did it ever hurt.

I went to the ER and was told that they needed to find that cat ASAP and if they could not find it or spot it, I'd have to get the series of rabies shots.

Luckily, said cat was spotted a few days later.

If it was rabid, it would have likely died not long after it bit me I was told.

I never knew anything about rabies and raccoons (we had those and skunks as well living under/around the duplex where I lived at that time).

In any event, I ended up being put on huge doses of penicillin and I did recover and fortunately the cat was not rabid as it was still around for a few years after I was bitten.

When an animal has rabies (there was a rabid skunk around here recently), they tend to do things they normally never do. In the case of the rabid skunk, it was running around during the day and how often does one see a skunk running around during the day? Answer: Not often -- in fact never seen one during the day running around.

Odd/unusual behavior is a symptom of a rabid animal.

I hope you are ok and if you can round up that raccoon, please do so and take it to the animal control center where they can determine whether or not it is rabid. I rather think it is not rabid for one reason: It is still alive.

Once an animal turns rabid, they tend to not live a whole lot longer I was told.

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Raccoon update [View all] Aerows Jan 2014 OP

You need to call animal control. NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #1

Why in the hell did it pick me to bother? Aerows Jan 2014 #3

That may be a clear sign it is ill. NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #6

maybe it likes DU threads asking for medical advice? CreekDog Jan 2014 #96

^Like, right now. Also, a doctor probably for shots. nt DRoseDARs Jan 2014 #4

GET A RABIES SHOT!!! Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #133

Exactly. They do carry rabies and a rabid animal will pursue you for no reason that you can figure jwirr Jan 2014 #153

I had already told her that in the other thread. NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #185

Called animal control Aerows Jan 2014 #335

Where do you live that is so resistant to serving their citizens? NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #348

Hancock County MS Aerows Jan 2014 #350

I can see why people there probably think Gov't doesn't work. NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #354

I'm educated and I have lived in other parts of the country Aerows Jan 2014 #355

I live in a suburb outside of Seattle and also got no help from pnwmom Jan 2014 #381

You should really get a rabies shot. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #2

I was talking on the phone outside, minding my own damn business Aerows Jan 2014 #7

Hmmmm LondonReign2 Jan 2014 #112

It doesn't have to break the skin. You really need to call animal control and see a Dr. n/t dgibby Jan 2014 #328

Isn't it "a series of rabies shots....?" MADem Jan 2014 #101

Well, yes. Yes it is a series of shots. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #103

They normally do not approach and bite people Mojorabbit Jan 2014 #5

It's a juvenile Aerows Jan 2014 #11

Then I would call animal control Mojorabbit Jan 2014 #13

I would call the local paper and TV station too curlyred Jan 2014 #359

Raccoon babies can be born with rabies. If it bit you twice, call animal control, sheriff or police uppityperson Jan 2014 #15

I'm going to the doctor in the morning Aerows Jan 2014 #17

Maybe it is sick. Maybe it has rabies or is sick otherwise. Call police, sheriff to have them get uppityperson Jan 2014 #24

I'd go now--really. MADem Jan 2014 #104

No - ONE bite means there is a problem. Rabies is assumed if the animal can't be tested. yellowcanine Jan 2014 #70

Aerows, you need to go get a rabies shot. Sissyk Jan 2014 #8

It has gotten beyond a nuisance, that's for sure. Aerows Jan 2014 #19

now you must go to the hospital... mike_c Jan 2014 #9

I already have a puncture wound Aerows Jan 2014 #27

I am praying your next post is etherealtruth Jan 2014 #28

then there's no question you need medical care.... mike_c Jan 2014 #29

Actually you can get rabies just from saliva even if skin is not punctured. Liberty Belle Jan 2014 #262

Hoping you check in with a medical professional etherealtruth Jan 2014 #10

I know I'm a day late but seriously giftedgirl77 Jan 2014 #329

I know etherealtruth Jan 2014 #332

Aerows, get your butt to the hospital. Seriously. If you are worried about cost, msanthrope Jan 2014 #12

If it bit you twice, there is a problem with it. Once may be ok but twice? You need to avoid it and uppityperson Jan 2014 #14

I can't go outside without it Aerows Jan 2014 #16

The IT may be very sick. If it attacked you a couple times, you need to report it NOW uppityperson Jan 2014 #21

Yes. It could be spreading it to other animals. alphafemale Jan 2014 #191

If it is rabid, it is not in its right mind. Jamastiene Jan 2014 #64

You were told call a doctor nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #18

I will Aerows Jan 2014 #20

I should intro you to my two parrots nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #23

You need to call animal control. Now. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #22

Seriously. If it bit a couple times, it is probably sick and needs to get picked up. Animal control uppityperson Jan 2014 #25

Usually the AC number says who to call in an after hours emergency. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #26

Are you for real? dem in texas Jan 2014 #30

On the way to the hospital. Aerows Jan 2014 #31

you'll be fine Skittles Jan 2014 #35

Good. Solly Mack Jan 2014 #36

Glad you are taking it seriously and are going to the hospital. Keep us updated, please. idwiyo Jan 2014 #40

Just want to add my voice to the chorus here, having had some personal experience distantearlywarning Jan 2014 #32

Great post. athena Jan 2014 #38

Agreed, and the OP wants to make sure people know because rabies vaccine can be in scarcity alcibiades_mystery Jan 2014 #52

Thank you for this excellent post and especially about the shots no longer being RKP5637 Jan 2014 #330

I wouldn't go that far Aerows Jan 2014 #341

Ouch! I'm sorry to hear that happened, Aerows. RKP5637 Jan 2014 #344

... pipoman Jan 2014 #33

Get off the dam computer and go the emergency room!!! fadedrose Jan 2014 #34

If Animal Control is able to catch it, maybe you won't need shots? Laffy Kat Jan 2014 #37

They cut off the animal's head and test it--at least that is how they tblue37 Jan 2014 #62

They won't be able to identify the animal. He needs the shots. Period. n/t pnwmom Jan 2014 #379

You can't get rabies overnight, if you get to doctor quick... Logical Jan 2014 #39

She was bit on the hand earlier today. NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #41

Ok, thanks, still a month from rabies, but glad she is seeing doctor! nt Logical Jan 2014 #43

She Posted on cherokeeprogressive's food poisoning thread. NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #44

I didn't mean to get bitten again Aerows Jan 2014 #47

Barefoot? Sandals? nt IdaBriggs Jan 2014 #51

Thick wool socks Aerows Jan 2014 #55

Freaking me out - anyone else around to be endangered by IdaBriggs Jan 2014 #56

I don't know what the hell to do at this point n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #58

Well, maybe sprinkle some pine sol or other strong IdaBriggs Jan 2014 #59

Don't try to drive it away. If they can capture and test it, then you will KNOW tblue37 Jan 2014 #63

You don't want to get rid of the critter. You want it captured and tested. You do not want to get Vincardog Jan 2014 #309

I understand. NutmegYankee Jan 2014 #65

Yes, it sounds rabid. Unusual! Nt Logical Jan 2014 #48

But what if you have brains in your ass. like my mother would tell me when I did something stupid? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #45

Here's a pic of the bite Aerows Jan 2014 #42

Looks like you have an infection on the tip of your pinky...probably from a manicurist. Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #114

I can't take a picture to save my soul Aerows Jan 2014 #46

Damn, you have long toes! rug Jan 2014 #49

I do, but those were of the puncture wound in my hand Aerows Jan 2014 #53

Hand bite from earlier. IdaBriggs Jan 2014 #54

You got all the advice you needed in the other thread. Barack_America Jan 2014 #50

I didn't realize that freaking out Aerows Jan 2014 #57

Then call your local ED. Barack_America Jan 2014 #60

For Christ sake, get to a doctor! longship Jan 2014 #61

No, it is *not* too late for the shots! nt tblue37 Jan 2014 #231

You will need rabies shots newfie11 Jan 2014 #66

My doctor ordered me to go to the hospital Aerows Jan 2014 #67

I'd be getting some shots if I was you madokie Jan 2014 #68

I did, and now I have to go to the damn hospital Aerows Jan 2014 #69

Rabies is the last thing you want madokie Jan 2014 #71

Went to the hospital Aerows Jan 2014 #72

Rabies shot? And more coming I assume? nt Logical Jan 2014 #73

Oh, I'm in for all kinds of joy Aerows Jan 2014 #74

Glad you will be ok! nt Logical Jan 2014 #76

Thank you, my friend Aerows Jan 2014 #79

I was worried that the hospital might have had to order the treatment.. nenagh Jan 2014 #75

To be completely honest Aerows Jan 2014 #77

when did you lose your insurance? CreekDog Jan 2014 #81

I didn't Aerows Jan 2014 #84

Aerows, I'm so glad you were an advocate for your own treatment. nenagh Jan 2014 #143

They didn't even give me a followup care plan Aerows Jan 2014 #146

I'm just reading that now. Take action. nenagh Jan 2014 #150

I suggest a little calm period BlueStreak Jan 2014 #171

Extremely rare does not eaual don't happen. LisaL Jan 2014 #210

It can happen. I'm just saying at this point, relax BlueStreak Jan 2014 #212

She didn't get rabies shots at the hospital. LisaL Jan 2014 #214

I hate to out Aerows, but she had been feeding a family of raccoons Jenoch Jan 2014 #216

I had a similar experience BlueStreak Jan 2014 #218

I agree that it's unlikely that any rabies is involved... countryjake Jan 2014 #223

I thought there might be a backstory Mojorabbit Jan 2014 #261

If you read to the bottom if the thread, Jenoch Jan 2014 #267

Yup, she still needs to take every precaution necessary... countryjake Jan 2014 #271

Raccoon feces also harbor some sort of parasite that can get into human brains... Hekate Jan 2014 #323

Might have been protecting babies 840high Jan 2014 #228

It was a juvenile raccoon. Jenoch Jan 2014 #239

Call animal control. They need to capture the raccoon and kill it, and then test it for tblue37 Jan 2014 #232

Even if they catch a raccoon. Jenoch Jan 2014 #249

That is true. Besides, she has lost some time, and the window for starting the shots after tblue37 Jan 2014 #281

Re-read the entire thread. Jenoch Jan 2014 #288

She got an antibiotic shot at the ER, not a rabies shot. tblue37 Jan 2014 #289

I see she began her shot series and updated about an hour after I finished reading the thread, tblue37 Jan 2014 #290

No, I went last night Aerows Jan 2014 #336

Aerows, I am so glad you are going to be OK. I also hope you will complain to tblue37 Jan 2014 #360

So glad you went and are ok. TDale313 Jan 2014 #78

I appreciate the concern Aerows Jan 2014 #80

I also am so glad you went and I hope you begin the shots Mojorabbit Jan 2014 #264

The layers of idiocy I've had to go through today Aerows Jan 2014 #266

Glad to hear malaise Jan 2014 #86

Thank you madokie Jan 2014 #89

I wish Aerows Jan 2014 #92

I hear ya! madokie Jan 2014 #95

Hugs. Shots are not fun but at least now you are safe. :) idwiyo Jan 2014 #105

Go and get your shots immediately malaise Jan 2014 #82

I went the the ER this morning Aerows Jan 2014 #83

When is your next shot? Blue Diadem Jan 2014 #85

The hospital told me to call animal control. Aerows Jan 2014 #90

Doesn't have to be mauled to get rabies. It is transmitted via saliva Blue Diadem Jan 2014 #98

I know, but I went to the ER Aerows Jan 2014 #100

Speak to your Dr. If they gave you Blue Diadem Jan 2014 #106

No Aerows Jan 2014 #107

Did you tell them you are concerned about rabies? LisaL Jan 2014 #204

Where do you live? Retrograde Jan 2014 #147

they don't seem to be answering your question about the "next shot" and rabies is a series of shots CreekDog Jan 2014 #108

Look, CreekDog Aerows Jan 2014 #109

i think mine and the other poster's questions are reasonable CreekDog Jan 2014 #110

Okay Aerows Jan 2014 #117

And if that doesn't suit you, Aerows Jan 2014 #118

Creek, you know that's not a very nice thing to say... countryjake Jan 2014 #119

well, first she said it was a hospital CreekDog Jan 2014 #121

I went to the damn hospital ER Aerows Jan 2014 #123

I don't even know what to say Aerows Jan 2014 #125

I am sure that shot was an antibiotic, not the first rabies shot. nt tblue37 Jan 2014 #233

Yes it is given there. Puglover Jan 2014 #347

I thought they don't give that shot in the behind CreekDog Jan 2014 #87

The hospital Aerows Jan 2014 #91

i had just a small cat bite once and the doctor was very concerned CreekDog Jan 2014 #94

Tell Hancock Medical Center Aerows Jan 2014 #97

That's strange! get the red out Jan 2014 #102

Very good malaise Jan 2014 #88

It's kind of strange Aerows Jan 2014 #93

I've never ever seen a raccoon in real life malaise Jan 2014 #99

Call animal control or your doctor now, not later. MineralMan Jan 2014 #116

I'm kind of out in the sticks Aerows Jan 2014 #127

Yah, well, the ball is in your court, it seems. MineralMan Jan 2014 #129

Oh for heaven's sake Aerows Jan 2014 #130

Mineral Man is correct, you need to follow up with your own doctor. Jenoch Jan 2014 #140

They knew it was bleeding because I have a puncture wound Aerows Jan 2014 #144

why are you asking for advice then ignoring it? CreekDog Jan 2014 #224

+1. It's weird. A racoon bites me -- twice -- for no reason, I wouldn't be posting on the internet. El_Johns Jan 2014 #274

Aerows spent half of today, trying to get treatment at two different... countryjake Jan 2014 #277

I don't care if she updates you; I just think it's weird she posted about it for hours on Sunday, El_Johns Jan 2014 #278

Give me a friggin' break...she'd already done all she thought was necessary... countryjake Jan 2014 #282

I posted my opinion. That one should immediately get a rabies shot after being bit by a wild El_Johns Jan 2014 #283

Well, I'm sorry that I've jumped on you, but others implying... countryjake Jan 2014 #284

Doubtful. El_Johns Jan 2014 #287

she knew a raccoon bite risked rabies she posted such fears for months here CreekDog Jan 2014 #285

Well, I didn't at first, but I learned of it this afternoon. countryjake Jan 2014 #291

Next time you troll a thread Aerows Jan 2014 #317

you doth protest too much CreekDog Jan 2014 #324

Like I said, at least you are giving somebody else a rest. Aerows Jan 2014 #326

The thing is that you don't seem concerned enough to me. MineralMan Jan 2014 #141

Aerows should have time wercal Jan 2014 #272

I had a bat in my apartment in Virginia. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #120

Did you have any open wounds on your hands? Jenoch Jan 2014 #158

No Are_grits_groceries Jan 2014 #178

You have a good doctor. Jenoch Jan 2014 #199

Recently I read about the woman that found a bat in her apartment. LisaL Jan 2014 #207

The first hospital I went to Aerows Jan 2014 #321

This message was self-deleted by its author Whoa_Nelly Jan 2014 #111

wtf? this is a second bite. In all these years Aerows has never been a "cool story bro" type. KittyWampus Jan 2014 #115

Reading comprehension problem -- IdaBriggs Jan 2014 #124

Dear Aerows, I am profoundly relieved you are getting the shots AND antibiotics> KittyWampus Jan 2014 #113

Here's the problem. Sissyk Jan 2014 #122

I'm trying to do the right thing here Aerows Jan 2014 #126

Well, if it was me and I saw all these people telling Sissyk Jan 2014 #128

This is freaking ridiculous Aerows Jan 2014 #131

Can you tell me please, where in that Sissyk Jan 2014 #134

I'm sorry Aerows Jan 2014 #135

Don't pay attention to them!!! Sissyk Jan 2014 #137

What you do is consult your private doctor right away. PearliePoo2 Jan 2014 #132

Yes. What kind of shot 840high Jan 2014 #229

Aerows, get in touch with your local Health Department... countryjake Jan 2014 #136

Incompetency is a given around here Aerows Jan 2014 #138

See my post with phone numbers below. MineralMan Jan 2014 #145

Also, regarding raccoons...they may look cute and all but... PearliePoo2 Jan 2014 #139

I live in the heart of Silicon Valley and raccoons are everywhere! Retrograde Jan 2014 #152

See my list of phone numbers in the post downthread. MineralMan Jan 2014 #148

That butt shot was just an antibiotic, NOT the first rabies shot! nt tblue37 Jan 2014 #235

Animal control might do the right thing Warpy Jan 2014 #251

They referred me to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Aerows Jan 2014 #253

OK, here are some phone numbers. Start at the top and work down: MineralMan Jan 2014 #142

I got referred to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Aerows Jan 2014 #149

Thank you for calling. MineralMan Jan 2014 #151

The Hancock county health department number Aerows Jan 2014 #154

Yay! Now you're on your way to safeguarding yourself. MineralMan Jan 2014 #160

The lady at the health department said I had 72 hours Aerows Jan 2014 #161

Good. I hope you make it your top priority. MineralMan Jan 2014 #165

Wait a minute Aerows Jan 2014 #174

D.O.s get similar training as MDs. MineralMan Jan 2014 #221

Thank you Mineral Man... nenagh Jan 2014 #163

Thank you Aerows and thank you Mineral Man for the phone #'s.. nenagh Jan 2014 #162

You'd be doing yourself dgibby Jan 2014 #333

I'll be honest Aerows Jan 2014 #345

Thank you for helping her out with the numbers. Blue Diadem Jan 2014 #155

Well, as soon as she named the hospital, MineralMan Jan 2014 #156

You're a good man, Mineral Man. Jenoch Jan 2014 #166

I'm a serious man, anyhow. MineralMan Jan 2014 #167

Thanks MM Aerows Jan 2014 #183

I'm glad I could help. MineralMan Jan 2014 #187

and it is very freaky, having a raccoon bite you twice. Eve of the Attacking Raccoons uppityperson Jan 2014 #193

I had two that were 35 lbs. + rush the sliding glass door last month Aerows Jan 2014 #349

Did you ever see the film A Serious Man? Jenoch Jan 2014 #195

I did. I don't really identify with that MineralMan Jan 2014 #220

Oh, that was not my intent. Jenoch Jan 2014 #222

You are a sweetheart. 840high Jan 2014 #230

It appears that she is on the wrong side of the Mississippi Gothmog Jan 2014 #170

you frikkin' RULE eShirl Jan 2014 #180

If you can't fight it off with a broom or a snow shovel to get to the car and drive to the doctor... Ian David Jan 2014 #157

The Health department told me I have 72 hours Aerows Jan 2014 #159

You have 72 hours. But the sooner you get it, the more effective it is. Like the Morning After Pill. Ian David Jan 2014 #164

Aerows, I've worked in Pharmacy for a long time... nenagh Jan 2014 #194

As you probably know, I already got it Aerows Jan 2014 #343

Where are you located? Gothmog Jan 2014 #168

I'm on the Gulf Coast Aerows Jan 2014 #172

Raccoons on your side of the Mississippi can carry the rabies virus Gothmog Jan 2014 #175

Thanks for the information. Jenoch Jan 2014 #254

Skunks and bats are the major vectors in my part of the country Gothmog Jan 2014 #311

Their body temperature as marsupials is a lot lower than most mammals Aerows Jan 2014 #314

That is the same reason that I was given for their lower rate of infection Gothmog Jan 2014 #322

For those who worry about the rabies shots... they give them in the upper arm now OKNancy Jan 2014 #169

Well, no Aerows Jan 2014 #316

Here is what you need to do immediately: kestrel91316 Jan 2014 #173

I went to the ER Aerows Jan 2014 #176

GET SOME AROMATHERAPY CANDLES PRONTO d_b Jan 2014 #177

my sick sense of humor finds this to be hilarious Warren Stupidity Jan 2014 #179

That bit of levity was welcome here. alphafemale Jan 2014 #190

ROFL! Jamastiene Jan 2014 #213

and magnets CreekDog Jan 2014 #227

!!! Kali Jan 2014 #240

it might trouble you to hear this, but i agree CreekDog Jan 2014 #286

Rofl-copter Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #320

This is really doctor material. BlueToTheBone Jan 2014 #181

make fun Aerows Jan 2014 #182

You're not the asshole in this situation eShirl Jan 2014 #184

Your not an ass ... I think folk are just genuinely concerned etherealtruth Jan 2014 #186

It's totally natural athena Jan 2014 #189

if you are overwhelmed right now please know I am thinking of you and I bet quite a few other DU'ers KittyWampus Jan 2014 #200

You're no asshole malaise Jan 2014 #206

You're doing all the right stuff. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2014 #211

My laughter above was at the Woo joke. Jamastiene Jan 2014 #215

I am so glad you're getting treatment. athena Jan 2014 #188

OK, I just read the entire thread. athena Jan 2014 #192

OFFS, go to the ER now and get a rabies shot. This is not a joke & time is limited. nt Hekate Jan 2014 #196

She's already been to her local ER, they scoffed her off... countryjake Jan 2014 #201

That's disgusting to the max. If 2 bites from a known carrier animal aren't to be treated seriously Hekate Jan 2014 #279

That's how I'm feeling, too. Aerows should be pissed... countryjake Jan 2014 #280

You should see the newsletters my vet has in his office. Around here it's skunks... Hekate Jan 2014 #318

See, that's what I thought Aerows Jan 2014 #334

I'm going to take it up with the Public Health Department for my county. Aerows Jan 2014 #342

How is that a raccoon update? Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #197

shame on you CreekDog Jan 2014 #226

Well Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #236

Odd behavior mrs_p Jan 2014 #198

Kid let me give you a virtual hug, since at this point you DO NEED ONE nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #202

I second that hug! countryjake Jan 2014 #203

I did! Aerows Jan 2014 #275

Hey, you need to trap that thing and have it tested for rabies. Drahthaardogs Jan 2014 #205

I would shoot it. Lasher Jan 2014 #296

I'm pretty sure my father is going to take care of it this evening Aerows Jan 2014 #340

You might not have to continue treatment if the specimen tests negative for rabies. Lasher Jan 2014 #346

Probably what happened Aerows Jan 2014 #364

Aerows... distantearlywarning Jan 2014 #208

Break out the crossbow....I am not kidding Blue_Tires Jan 2014 #209

You do realize that MS is experiencing unusually cold weather... countryjake Jan 2014 #219

I'm not real fond of killing animals . . . Brigid Jan 2014 #375

They are fairly easy to relocate. n/t countryjake Jan 2014 #377

The shotgun would be better. Lasher Jan 2014 #298

if this raccoon has been a frequent visitor, maybe you could get a humane trap renate Jan 2014 #217

Missed this earlier... LadyHawkAZ Jan 2014 #225

This saga is beyond annoying now. How daft does one have to be, to IGNORE ALL THE POSTS???? WinkyDink Jan 2014 #234

I was at the hospital for the second time today Aerows Jan 2014 #238

back from the second trip to the hospital Aerows Jan 2014 #237

so glad you got started Kali Jan 2014 #242

That's a pretty good upshot! Paulie Jan 2014 #246

Yep. This sounds more like it. Barack_America Jan 2014 #247

Wimp. LisaL Jan 2014 #248

OMG eShirl Jan 2014 #294

Sending a hug! You've been through a lot. Blue Diadem Jan 2014 #313

I talked to my nextdoor neighbor, and she's the one who told me who was feeding the raccoons. Aerows Jan 2014 #331

I'm glad to hear this! LadyHawkAZ Jan 2014 #319

I'm so glad you got it taken care of. Not pleasant I know, but the best course. nolabear Jan 2014 #337

What an awful experience... into the wound site and both arms.. nenagh Jan 2014 #361

Oh, I forgot the highlight beyond getting crap injected directly into the wound Aerows Jan 2014 #241

You definintely need this nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #243

ouch Kali Jan 2014 #244

Aerows, I am so sorry, your day sounds awful. Shrike47 Jan 2014 #245

Hospital NOW Warpy Jan 2014 #250

I've actually been twice today Aerows Jan 2014 #252

No kidding. However, it used to be 30 shots in your abdomen Warpy Jan 2014 #255

The run-around has been the worst Aerows Jan 2014 #257

WHY isn't it Animal Control's job to call in Wildlife & Fisheries? WTF is wrong with them anyway. eShirl Jan 2014 #293

I called them Aerows Jan 2014 #352

I know all that. Why don't THEY think THEY should be calling in the wild animal people? eShirl Jan 2014 #357

If you dealt with the level of incompetence that I've dealt with during this entire ordeal Aerows Jan 2014 #358

Yea, rabies are basically 100 % lethal once person gets them. LisaL Jan 2014 #259

I had to take 14 shots dem in texas Jan 2014 #276

I'm really glad you are going to be ok. Good luck. Jenoch Jan 2014 #256

Good to know that you finally listened to advice. Beacool Jan 2014 #258

hey there Bea! this will keep the mean ol raccoons away; dionysus Jan 2014 #297

That sweet little lamb is going to keep the mean coon away? Beacool Jan 2014 #300

once the coon finds out you're a proverbial wolf in sheeps clothing, then yes, it will flee. dionysus Jan 2014 #301

Yep, we are tough chicks. Beacool Jan 2014 #304

all the coon has to do is make a move after your bankie, and it's over... dionysus Jan 2014 #305

Oh no, he better not!!! Beacool Jan 2014 #312

It could be rabid. Liberty Belle Jan 2014 #260

Called animal control Aerows Jan 2014 #263

Yet the same dept. seems to have no problem killing cougars in my Cleita Jan 2014 #269

It's just incompetency Aerows Jan 2014 #270

Just adding this here Bobbie Jo Jan 2014 #265

I'm glad you got the shots. It's terrible what happened. But the upside is you made a new friend. Glassunion Jan 2014 #268

That is a creeeeeeeepy picture...the raccoon looks like he is harboring no small degree of MADem Jan 2014 #353

What a relief to read that you've finally begun those rabies shots! countryjake Jan 2014 #273

My kitten has been inside since :) Aerows Jan 2014 #363

Do not EVER feed raccoons, no matter how tempting it may be. PearliePoo2 Jan 2014 #292

I found out that there is a lady Aerows Jan 2014 #299

Aerows, I just learned of your crappy situation, so sorry to hear about this! I am so glad arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #303

Is it worthwhile talking to the neighbor? Asking her to stop feeding??? msanthrope Jan 2014 #307

Agree! PearliePoo2 Jan 2014 #325

There are some raccoons at the state park where I have been camping Gothmog Jan 2014 #310

Aerows..please see my post downthread #325 PearliePoo2 Jan 2014 #327

Raccoons are mean little things. Dash87 Jan 2014 #338

Agree CountAllVotes Jan 2014 #308

My dear Gaston a Maine Coone cat died a few years ago Aerows Jan 2014 #367

Maine Coon cats CountAllVotes Jan 2014 #382

Glad you went and had the shots. Puglover Jan 2014 #295

To add some information Lithos Jan 2014 #302

Years ago I was bit by a stray cat CountAllVotes Jan 2014 #306

I'm not certain what is "odd behavior" with this bunch of raccoons Aerows Jan 2014 #368

I've had it with your relentless raccoon-bashing. Take this! Smarmie Doofus Jan 2014 #315

Please see a doctor. But I have to ask. You need to stay positive. I apologize in advance. Lint Head Jan 2014 #339

hee hee countryjake Jan 2014 #356

Yeah. Aerows Jan 2014 #369

If I were you, I'd find a pamphlet on why it's so wrong to feed... countryjake Jan 2014 #376

Another Cellphone injury, PROOF cellphones Require every human sense to orpupilofnature57 Jan 2014 #351

9 Iron...no, no ....pitching wedge. NM_Birder Jan 2014 #362

Been back for round 2 of vaccine Aerows Jan 2014 #365

My hand it better Aerows Jan 2014 #366

Glad to hear you are getting treatment inspite of the side effects. arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #370

I think fever is most of the problem Aerows Jan 2014 #371

What a damn scary thing to happen! How high does the fever go? nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #372

Mine is hovering at 99-100 Aerows Jan 2014 #373

That's the same degree you find when fighting a low grade infection. Did they say arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #374

Thanks for keeping us updated. TDale313 Jan 2014 #378

So sorry this happened, but I'm sure glad you decided to get treatment. pnwmom Jan 2014 #380

Was the suspect animal captured? alphafemale Jan 2014 #383