blondeviolin Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So, it's a good thing I took her in because by the next day, the small bite area and surrounding skin was turning red and warm. She is on oral antibiotics. The health department was notified and animal control brought by a trap to see if we could lure the animal back. He came back the next night, but escaped into a small bush where he couldn't be captured. None of the neighbors claim the animal. So we are continuing to look for him through the weekend. If he's not found by Monday, the health department "strongly recommends" that my daughter receive the rabies post-exposure vaccinations. Apparently the stray cat population in our area has had a few rabid animals in recent months and we live in a neighborhood that's right next to a drainage ditch that animal control believes could house stray felines. So, that's where we currently stand. While I know the chances of actual rabies infection are crazy low, there is still a chance and I'm not comfortable with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Oh, wow. I'm so sorry. I couldn't believe the smarmy responses in your last thread that implied you were overreacting. (((Hugs))) I hope you can catch the cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 :grouphug: FWIW, I have a friend whose children had to get the series of rabies shots a couple of years ago. She said it really wasn't that bad once she figured out where they could get them. The shots themselves were not bad--not like the ones from 30 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 :grouphug: FWIW, I have a friend whose children had to get the series of rabies shots a couple of years ago. She said it really wasn't that bad once she figured out where they could get them. The shots themselves were not bad--not like the ones from 30 years ago. This is true. My whole family has had the rabies series ('cause we just can't seem to get rid of the bats that like to visit us every July), and it's no worse than any other shot - just a small needle in the shoulder (except for the first one, which is immunoglobulin, not the vaccine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Poor girlie :( I hope the shots aren't too miserable for her (and you!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I would make sure that the cage has some of the smelliest cat food, or meat or fish in it to lure that cat in. You have a good chance of catching him if you've seen him since then. Sorry this happening. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm so sorry your dd had such a reaction to the cat bite! :( You must be so worried about the possibility of rabies. Would do it be better to just get her started on the rabies shots, rather than wait a few more days to capture the cat, or does it not make a difference if more time passes? (I don't know the timeline for rabies, so I'm not sure if there's any harm in waiting.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm so sorry! I hope she feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 :grouphug: So sorry you are dealing with this! I hope you catch the cat. And now you know you were not over-reacting. Mommy instinct rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm so sorry your dd had such a reaction to the cat bite! :( You must be so worried about the possibility of rabies. Would do it be better to just get her started on the rabies shots, rather than wait a few more days to capture the cat, or does it not make a difference if more time passes? (I don't know the timeline for rabies, so I'm not sure if there's any harm in waiting.) If we are able to catch the cat, they'd watch the animal for ten days. If it died within that timeframe, they'd treat for rabies. If not, she'd be fine. So waiting the two extra nights is not beyond reason. If not, she'll start the injections on Monday and that would still be within a week of the bite. I'm grateful that we have the injections option. The chance is low that the offending at was rabid, but it's still there. If I can protect her in any way, I will. Thanks all! We're going to put a can of tuna in the trap this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I hope you can capture that kitty! Sounds like you are on-top of your daughters care so that's great. Cat bites can get wicked-gross and wicked-painful crazy fast, so I'm glad that you were able to get meds in a timely fashion :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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