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avebury

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11. My case of cat scratch fever was in the 5%

Reply to alarimer (Reply #9)

Sun May 18, 2014, 10:00 AM

May 2014

where it can impact vision. I actually lost all vision in my left eye. I was able to regain the vision over time due to a taking a mega dose of a really strong antibiotic. I never knew until later on that the medicine was a crap shoot as to whether or not it would work. I just assumed it work so maybe a positive attitude helped out.

Cat bites and scratches can be serious so be sure to keep an eye on them. If you do not have an updated tetanus shot it also might be a good time to get one. I believe that they are good for about 10 years now.

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My cat attacked me today and it was pretty much all my fault. [View all] alarimer May 2014 OP

Sorry shenmue May 2014 #1

I had a dog that gave me 21 stitches and it was my fault. Liberal Veteran May 2014 #2

Some times they freak out for no apparent reason. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2014 #3

I think cats must still be a little wild, no matter how domesticated. alarimer May 2014 #10

You've got my sympathy...make sure you clean those wounds well... countryjake May 2014 #4

I hope that you thoroughly cleaned your wounds. avebury May 2014 #5

Good point. alarimer May 2014 #9

My case of cat scratch fever was in the 5% avebury May 2014 #11

Cats can act very aggressive when they feel like they are cornered davidpdx May 2014 #6

Go back to what you were dong in the first place - getting the hedgehog May 2014 #7

It took a little longer than 5 minutes, but not by much. alarimer May 2014 #8

If there's ever a next time: Le Taz Hot May 2014 #12

Oddly, this cat doesn't seem to like treats. He does like ice cream, though. alarimer May 2014 #13

Your cat LoveMyCali May 2014 #14

cat bites can require a series of IV antibiotics... grasswire May 2014 #15

Based on my many years as a cat mother, I don't know if this could have been helped... MrMickeysMom May 2014 #16

I'm going to echo everyone else- LiberalElite May 2014 #17

I'm sorry, but if any of my pets ever attacked me, RebelOne May 2014 #18

Why did you own cats if you dont love them?? darkangel218 Jun 2014 #20

Had the exact same thing happen with a tom of mine. And on another occasion he GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #19