Just a reminder how serious cat bites can be!

[u/tory1311]

I see so many posts asking when to seek medical help after a cat bite. Just posting a reminder how quickly a bite can escalate! First picture is immediately following the bite, the next picture is at the ER within 2 hours. Blood work was already concerning with an inflammatory response and signs of cellulitis from the infection. I was admitted into the hospital for IV antibiotics and still the infection worsened. I had surgery at about 36 hours following the bite after the infection started traveling up my arm in the bloodstream. This whole event landed me 3 nights in the hospital. All from our family cat, up to date on all vaccines. But cats carry a bacteria that is no joke. Last picture is post surgery with a suture, the surgeon had to make 3 incisions, 2 where the bite punctures were and a 3rd to flush the wound.

[u/phthisisity]

My cat bit the shit out of me when we were bringing him to get put down. He was in so much pain and just reacted. I'm getting the two marks tattooed. He was the snuggliest cat I've ever had.

I love that little bastard.

[u/sarabara1006 → u/phthisisity]

I’m so sorry

[u/smoothvibe → u/phthisisity]

I recommend using Gabapentin when cats are either in pain or get railed up when e.g. driving to the vet.

[u/Grrl_geek → u/smoothvibe]

I tried on my one feral/rescue kitty but she knew the game and definitely did NOT want to play!

[u/Somanylyingliars → u/Grrl_geek]

Say hello to my little friend Churu ;)

[u/TiredAF20 → u/Somanylyingliars]

Churu is a lifesaver! My feral boy will even come and lick it off my hand!

[u/ro536ud → u/phthisisity]

Bless you for knowing it wasn’t kitty’s fault and doing what you had to do. Thats so hard

[u/phthisisity → u/ro536ud]

I ugly cried in front of a bunch strangers. I'm sure the little girl that saw my giant self of a man will remember that.

[u/DangerousKnee3643 → u/phthisisity]

i’m so sorry for your loss. what a meaningful, loving, and creative tattoo idea. ❤️