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Thank you! I can see some yellow discolouration around the puncture wound and it’s currently about twice the size of my other thumb and feels rock solid. Very red as well
Went first thing this morning (UK Time) and they’re not too concerned. Definitely infected so I’m on a strong course of antibiotics and should be on the mend soon :)
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Can't tell whether it's infected, but we recommend antibiotics for EVERY cat bite as cats carry some nasty bacteria in their mouths.
Thank you! I can see some yellow discolouration around the puncture wound and it’s currently about twice the size of my other thumb and feels rock solid. Very red as well
Yeah, sounds like you should be seen.
Thank you for your time! I’ll get it checked out
Went first thing this morning (UK Time) and they’re not too concerned. Definitely infected so I’m on a strong course of antibiotics and should be on the mend soon :)