Bengal decided that grooming was over

[Lordglenmorangie]

Grooming our Bengal yesterday, which is something he really enjoys. However on removing plant burrs he took exception and bit me, not sure if he bit me or it was claws ( he has very big claws ). Now have swollen arm and it bloody hurts. I am thinking of telling the little sod I can not open his cat food, but then again he would probably bite me again !

[Stu R]

Nature gave you the warning well in advance. They've got 5 ends fitted with sharp pointy bits, and the only end without them poops. People with cats aren't pet owners. They're pets.

[Jasandjules]

Stu R said:

People with cats aren't pet owners. They're pets.

I resent that.....

I think servant is accurate though................

[DieselGriff]

You beat your servants when they wash your feet with cold water, don't you?

[Lordglenmorangie]

[DieselGriff]

Oh yes that looks like one pissed off (and handsome) master. I would tread carefully for a few days! Maybe a bit of rare steak would help appease him?

[BlackVanDyke]

That's an amazing picture.

Frankly I'd let him sort his own bloody burrs out rather than risk those claws... will he let you trip them?

[bexVN]

I assume you have been to the doctors or walk in, cats bites can cause serious infections (and so can deep scratches) any swelling, soreness etc that is not a lot better within 24hrs of the bite/ scratch should be seen and preferably treated with antibiotics.

Just out of interest where were you removing the burrs from?

[Lordglenmorangie]

bexVN said:

I assume you have been to the doctors or walk in, cats bites can cause serious infections (and so can deep scratches) any swelling, soreness etc that is not a lot better within 24hrs of the bite/ scratch should be seen and preferably treated with antibiotics.

Just out of interest where were you removing the burrs from?

He runs past clever plants at the back of our house, collecting the burrs all over his fur !


Taking antihistamine tablets , until the morning before I can see a doc. Not sitting in A & E for hours on end. The antihistamine appears to holding the swelling to one area.

As for eddie the cat I have left instructions should I bail out tonight, he is to be euthanised forthwith .

[bexVN]

Ah. Some cats are very sensitive over their hips and react if their skin pulled in this area.

Glad you're going to docs tomorrow. I'm not being ott re: cat bite reactions.

[Broomsticklady]

My sympathy - my 3 moggies are fine being deburred, as are the 3 Weegies - one even rolls this way and that to accomodate their removal - but No 1 tom Puss Mr Bruno the Maine Coon - you need welding gloves and he'd go thru them - and it doesn't matter where the burrs are, you are atatcked forthwith!!

[K77 CTR]

bexVN said:

Ah. Some cats are very sensitive over their hips and react if their skin pulled in this area.

Glad you're going to docs tomorrow. I'm not being ott re: cat bite reactions.

Completely agree with advice about seeking medical attention, I have been known to refer pt's to plastics team following cat bites.

[anonymous-user]

Have a Maine Coon who really doesn't like being groomed. He'll tolerate it for c30-60 secs, then the tail starts flicking, and that's the 5 second warning. After that he come out swinging. And biting.

Getting stuff out of his fur is a nightmare.

The only exception is when he is eating or drinking. His attention is so fixed on those things that he'll let you do pretty much anything. Just be quick.

[Lordglenmorangie]

Many thanks for your comments , been to Doc's and suitable prescribed antibiotics . Arm much better the antihistamine are a really good substitute until you can get to medical help. I have learned my lesson when a cat gives you a warning, TAKE NOTICE

[bexVN]

completely agree, though not always an option in my line of work!