cat bite update...
I was TERRIFICALLY lucky that I went to the ER when I did, that my doctor prescribed Augmentin that morning, maybe that I used peroxide on it immediately...I've heard lots of horror stories since my bite, and I'm very grateful to be able to report that just over a week later both little wounds are dry and healed, if a bit scabby, I can make a fist again, I can see tendons on the back of my hand, and that it's flesh color, not shiny red! I'm still on the antibiotic, for another two days, but that's fine. Magic.
If you get bit, PLEASE see your doctor immediately. ER if necessary. This can be really nasty...my doctor says it's because those sharp little teeth can go deep and literally inject you with bacteria.
If you want additional encouragement, see my friend
My sweet Miss Pooh just bit me because she was scared. It never would have happened otherwise. Sometimes we get to playing too hard, sometimes they feel threatened. It's not their fault, but please do take it seriously if it happens.
(Anonymous)
I was barely scratched by a cat ten years ago, and the cat's owner had me wash the area immediately and apply Neosporin. No problems, and since then I've kept a fresh tube of Neosporin handy. No more cat scratches though.
Your cat bite is scary, and I'm so happy to hear things are now going well.
Jenny
(Anonymous)
Take good care, sweet Kate.
Xoxo,
Xoxa
PS Cats' eyes are so hard to draw. You did a brilliant job on Miss Pooh's green ones.
And yes, isn't that light glorious?!
I love drawing and painting eyes...I was pleased with hers on this one!
(Anonymous)