You can't be "allergic" to a cat scratch. It's not physically possible. You can get an infection from cat scratches, although if you wash the scratch properly afterwards, it's unlikely. The pain of the scratch depends on (a) state of cat's claws - some are sharper than others, and (b) where it scratches you - some areas of the skin have a better nerve supply.
OP, unless you develop red streaks running up your arm - basically, get over it and stop annoying the cat.
A woman who works for my friend got an infected arm after her cat scratched her. She was in hospital for a week, had IV antibiotics and had to have an operation to have the wound drained.
Cat scratches can be dangerous , they can infect the patient with a Bartonella virus and be really ill .
Iv woken up this morning and my scratch STILL hurts. okay thanks!!! its not that red or hot so il try your dettol idea, i hope it doesnt sting too much
Cat scratches can be dangerous , they can infect the patient with a Bartonella virus and be really ill .
omgs :eek:
well last time i got a deep scratch from my cat not soon after i had a really bad cough that lasted for weeks. i still have the scar there :mad: i need some bio oil
A woman who works for my friend got an infected arm after her cat scratched her. She was in hospital for a week, had IV antibiotics and had to have an operation to have the wound drained.
Probably. The only way to be sure you get rid of it is to drink a concoction of household cleaning aids, normally found under the kitchen sink. 2 parts bleach to 1 part Windolene.
You can't be "allergic" to a cat scratch. It's not physically possible. You can get an infection from cat scratches, although if you wash the scratch properly afterwards, it's unlikely. The pain of the scratch depends on (a) state of cat's claws - some are sharper than others, and (b) where it scratches you - some areas of the skin have a better nerve supply.
OP, unless you develop red streaks running up your arm - basically, get over it and stop annoying the cat.
yes you can, people are allergic to all sorts. some people are even allergic to water
Probably. The only way to be sure you get rid of it is to drink a concoction of household cleaning aids, normally found under the kitchen sink. 2 parts bleach to 1 part Windolene.
i dont believe you. i cant feel any worms inside me
yes you can, people are allergic to all sorts. some people are even allergic to water
I could go into all the details of antibodies, innate and cellular immunity, how the immune response is produced, etc., but it would probably be quite boring. Suffice it to say that no, you can't be allergic to water, in terms of H2O. You might be allergic to something IN the water, even in minute quantities, but you can't be allergic to water. The human body is about 60% H2O. If you were allergic to it, you'd die. :cool:
So if anyone thinks they're allergic to water, bless them, they're completely deluded and attention-seeking.
do they? his nails never look that dirty to me. and he refuses to use the litter tray these days! goes outside to do his business
And the soil he digs in outside doesn't contain bacteria and all sorts of other nasties? Probably more likley to pick up an infection from an outdoor cat than one that uses indoor facilties...
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OP, unless you develop red streaks running up your arm - basically, get over it and stop annoying the cat.
Cat scratches can be dangerous , they can infect the patient with a Bartonella virus and be really ill .
Glad to hear you made it through the night!:D:p
thanks stargazer
how did you no i was drinking some tea :eek: im not breathing into a paper bag tho i am eating a malteasers bunny
theres a worm inside me?
omgs :eek:
well last time i got a deep scratch from my cat not soon after i had a really bad cough that lasted for weeks. i still have the scar there :mad: i need some bio oil
woah how come??
yes you can, people are allergic to all sorts. some people are even allergic to water
i dont believe you. i cant feel any worms inside me
I could go into all the details of antibodies, innate and cellular immunity, how the immune response is produced, etc., but it would probably be quite boring. Suffice it to say that no, you can't be allergic to water, in terms of H2O. You might be allergic to something IN the water, even in minute quantities, but you can't be allergic to water. The human body is about 60% H2O. If you were allergic to it, you'd die. :cool:
So if anyone thinks they're allergic to water, bless them, they're completely deluded and attention-seeking.
I think both you and I know the answer to that, don't we? :cool:
Everyone (and animal) has their limits.
And the soil he digs in outside doesn't contain bacteria and all sorts of other nasties? Probably more likley to pick up an infection from an outdoor cat than one that uses indoor facilties...
But they didn't manage to.
I was almost a brain surgeon and a film director. Almost.
I've grown to love you yappy. Bet you never wanted that.
ETA. You shouldn't post rubbish on a serious thread.
She got an infection in her hand and her hand and then her arm swelled up. The docs said it was some nasty bacteria that got into her from the cat.
No, that's what you do for asthma.
NTW where is *Stargazer* these days?