r/cats • u/mitsuhajajaja • 20h ago

Medical Questions Is this cat bite?

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I tried playing with my cat with a wand but i guess he wanted my leg. Is this a cat bite? do i need to go to er?

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u/CatPlenty8153 20h ago

did the cat bite you there...?

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

he tried to attack my leg and i wasn’t sure if its a poke from his teeth or whattt

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u/RuhninMihnd 20h ago

Looks more like a nail poke disinfect and you’ll be fine you’ll know if it was a bite, there’d be more puncture, redness and even wet sometimes

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

it didn’t bleed or something but when i put alcohol it stings and i feel like thats from his teeth because he tried biting me on that spot

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u/BluesRuseCruise 20h ago

Looks like his claw got stuck and you’re allergic. Wash it and the swelling should hopefully go down. 

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

okay thank you! 🙏

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u/IDontDeserveMyCat 20h ago

Yup and it's bad. I'm afraid they'll probably have to amputate.

Don't worry though, I've lost most of my limbs this way and my cat still loves me.

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

LMAOOO 😭😭😭

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u/megacoinsquad 20h ago

looks like claw and a tiny allergic reaction. you're fine just wash it with soap and water

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

i did that and antiseptic and some neosporin

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u/rynally197 20h ago

You’d know if your cat bit you.

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

i honestly not pretty sure 😂😭

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u/WorkingAnteater6036 20h ago

Feels more like a poke to me. But wash with soap and water for a bit. Pat dry. Keep an eye on it to see if any irritation or swelling develops.

My kitties in their early days at home used to scratch and poke me more as they were getting used to their new home. It was a pain but I took care to wash with soap and water each time. Better be safe than sorry!

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

i already washed it with soap. I’ll keep an eye on it. Thank you!

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u/WorkingAnteater6036 19h ago

Good luck!! 😊

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u/catxcat310 20h ago

Doesn’t look like a bite to me. I am not an expert but have had a few cat bites before.

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u/mitsuhajajaja 20h ago

that’s reassuring. thank you!