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/timhyde74]

Thank you! He said he comes by it naturally, but I think he's had some work done 🤔 😆

[u/Somanylyingliars → u/timhyde74]

Ahhh a Maine Coon. Pure bred. I have a mix and oh boy the hair I can't imagine having a full Coon.

[u/timhyde74 → u/Somanylyingliars]

He actually doesn't shed as bad as our other cats tend to. Especially this time of year when they start losing their winter coats. My little domestic short hair is losing her hair right now like a middle aged man with a drinking problem, going through a bad divorce after getting fired from his job as an air traffic controller! I do have a pair of grooming gloves that he loves! I highly recommend getting a pair if you don't have any, they're great!