• mirshafie@europe.pub
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    1 day ago

    Yeah nah if I’m ever bit by a cat (so that it draws blood, not just friendly nibbles) it’s straight to the hospital. Not fucking around with that shit.

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      1 day ago

      If it’s your own cat and you do regular vet visits, it’s fine as long as you clean the cuts properly.

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        1 day ago

        Not sure what use vet visits are here? Why would I risk anything if my hand has been bit deep enough to draw blood, even if it’s my own cat?

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          24 hours ago

          Main threat is rabies, which your pet should not have. Unless you need stitches, a good rinse with something sterile and a bandage are all you need. That’s all a hospital is going to give you. Maybe some antibiotics if it didn’t get cleaned quickly enough.

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            3 hours ago

            I’m not worried about rabies, I’m worried about tetanus or other bacterial infections and yes, I’m going to rinse the wound but I’m not going to risk it.

            Nurse. Shot. Easy.