Racoon bit my A.J.

[rebeccag]

Originally Posted by Dawnzig

Well, the good news is that 1) AJ is back home from the vet. They gave him boosters (even though he had another year on his rabies shots), and they cleaned out the puncture wound (drained and washed it out), and gave him some antibiotics. He is much quieter and calmer than usual, but I'm sure he will be just fine.

and 2) Mina was not home when I got back from work, but after calling her (whistling actually, it works, sometimes just saying 'Shrimp' does the trick. At first, nothing. but after about 40 minutes I saw her and was able to coax her back out and brought her home.

The first thing she did: catbox (it must have been a looooooooong night for her) Other than being kind of spookedy, she is fine. Wet nose, no fever, and I could not find any kind of bite or scratch on her, but I'm going to keep a close watch on her in the coming days. Any sign, and I'll take her to the vet too.

The bill for AJ: $100. I have to keep him away from other animals for 45 days. But that is at home, and I can handle that.

I am so relieved! (and suddenly very tired)... I feel as if I could nap now, but I know if I go to sleep now I will be up in the middle of the night tonight and then my work/wake schedule will be all messed up.

Anyway, here are some pics I took a few minutes ago of my little family:

I had an American bobtail cat with the same markings, minus the tail of course!!!! So cute! It just reminded me of her

[Dawnzig]

Originally Posted by rebeccag

So glad it wasn't an arm and a leg at the vet and sooo glad they're both home safe and sound!!!! They are cute! Does he jump in his carry bag on his own? Soooo cute!!!!

Yes he does! He loves his carry bag. I think it is a security blanket kind of thing for him.

[mscat]

I am following from your orginal post, on Little A.J and your gorgeous cat .How are they both doing? Were you also seen by your Dr? Are things going well for all three of you? I certainly hope the worse is over, and everybody is on their road to recovery. raccoons are so vicious.

[Dawnzig]

Yes, all is back to normal. The wound is healing. I'm giving him antibiotics twice a day. The kitty is back to glaring at him (that is normal). I've removed all the water from the back yard that might have been attracting the raccoon.

[Gennies]

I haven't been on much this week, but was so glad to read your posting that you found kitty and all went well w/the vet! It's so nice to read happy out comes!!!! ((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))

[JoshieBoy]

Glad to hear the good news.