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Pet World: Moving with a lot of pets takes some advanced planning

Cathy M. Rosenthal, Tribune Content Agency on

Finally, make sure everyone has a microchip as well as collar and tag with your cell phone number. Safe travels.

Dear Cathy,

You wrote an interesting piece on cat bites. But I think you should mention that a cat bite that punctures the skin is a medical emergency. I ended up in the emergency room a few years ago after being bitten in my calf by a cat. I am told that cat bites are more dangerous than dog bites because of the bacteria in a cat’s mouth, and the depth that their sharp teeth can go when they bite. It’s worth a mention because most people don’t know.

–Terry, Rockville Centre, New York

Dear Terry,

 

You are correct. Even a mild cat bite can present with more infection if left untreated because of the bacteria in a cat’s mouth. Regardless of severity, if a cat breaks your skin with its teeth, then the bite needs to be checked out by a doctor.

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(Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 25 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to cathy@petpundit.com. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal.)

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