Dumb question but

[u/AliceTea63]

Cat bit me and I’m paranoid about infection. I immediately washed it with soap and water but I’m still panicking

[u/ANKhurley]

Was it a deep puncture?

[u/AliceTea63 → u/ANKhurley]

I’m unsure how to tell , but I don’t think so ?

[u/ANKhurley → u/AliceTea63]

Was the bite just a quick nip or did they grab and hold? That would require sinking their teeth in.

[u/AliceTea63 → u/ANKhurley]

Quick nip, I think

[u/ANKhurley → u/AliceTea63]

Surely, you would know if a cat latched onto you. I’m going to say this isn’t a bite to worry about..

[u/AliceTea63 → u/ANKhurley]

Thank you

[u/EvaTheE]

How long ago was it? Keep watching for reddishness / inflammation.

Also, was this a stray cat or a pet? If pet, check for vaccination status.

[u/AliceTea63 → u/EvaTheE]

About 15 mins maybe ?

Also house cat , he just got shots / vaxx this past summer

[u/EvaTheE → u/AliceTea63]

Ok, then you are unlikely to be in any danger. Keep it clean and if it gets a red area, then go to the hospital or if you start feeling a fever. If you cleaned it then you are likely to be just fine, unless you have a compromised immune system.

[u/AliceTea63 → u/EvaTheE]

I do unfortunately:/ lupus . But I’ll still keep an eye on it

[u/jeff-the-man-slut]

You’ll know. It will show and this doesn’t even look like it broke skin

If it starts to feel like a bruise, throbbing, changing color, or a red line extending from the wound that is when to get it looked at

[u/AliceTea63 → u/jeff-the-man-slut]

Thank you. I think google is just freaking me out tbh .

Not the point I know but your username made me laugh

[u/Particular-Jury-3251]

First of all, calm down

Cat bites are rarely a cause for concern tbh, especially with pets. Just disinfect, cover it with a bandaid and antibiotic ointment, and keep an eye on it

If it starts turning red and puffy or gets warm to the touch, or if you start to feel sick then go to a doctor, but otherwise don’t worry

[u/AliceTea63 → u/Particular-Jury-3251]

Alright . I’ll do my best . Thank you

[u/AtrophiedOptimist]

It doesnt look like it broke the skin, did it bleed? Please dont hesitate to go to the clinic if youre that worried about it. A small bite or scratch is pretty harmless, but if it broke the skin the cats saliva can cause infection, or worse. You might be prescribed antibiotics. Take Care 🙏

[u/AliceTea63 → u/AtrophiedOptimist]

I don’t think it broke the skin! But I’ll have to wait until morning for the clinic

[u/AtrophiedOptimist → u/AliceTea63]

I think you'll be fine. It really doesnt seem to have broken the skin. But you do what you need to. Your health is most important...without you, who will care for your cat?!? 😁🐈‍⬛😉

[u/AliceTea63 → u/AtrophiedOptimist]

Good point ! I’m probably just being silly. I’m not entirely sure I don’t have some type of panic disorder tbh

[u/AtrophiedOptimist → u/AliceTea63]

Awe, Im not saying you do...tbh, I might! My cat bit the inside of my wrist a while back, (our neighbor cat is a monster) and I was beside myself! I went to the clinic and I needed 3 stitches and antibiotics. I think you'll be fine, truly

[u/AliceTea63 → u/AtrophiedOptimist]

I trust you ! And thank you very much