Pricked my thumb after giving cat insulin shot.. Any concern? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jimellow · 08-15-2006, 07:01 AM

My cat has diabetes, and just now, while sheathing the needle after injecting her shot, the needle bent and protruded from the plastic cover, pricking my thumb.

I washed the area, applied alcohol, and while there was a little blood (it was a needle prick), I'm curious if there should be any concern on my part regarding the transmission of anything through the prick of a "used" needle?

I ended up getting in contact with my cat's veternarian, and was told that there is no real concern on my end, providing I am around the cat often. Apparently, there is an ailment called cat scratch fever that can transmit to humans, but other than that there is nothing to worry about in terms of transmission. Interesting stuff.

eribrav · 08-15-2006, 04:31 PM

Wouldn't sweat it.

Plaid13 · 08-15-2006, 04:53 PM

Before you know it your going to be chasing mice and craving fish. then you will develop a fear of dogs and have the random urge to climb things and knock pens off desks! Your going to need a bigger scratch post. But other then that i wouldnt worry about it. Cats dont really carry many disesases that people can get. And its not like its a stray cat that spends its life living in a dumpster.

08-15-2006, 07:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Pricked my thumb after giving cat insulin shot.. Any concern? My cat has diabetes, and just now, while sheathing the needle after injecting her shot, the needle bent and protruded from the plastic cover, pricking my thumb. I washed the area, applied alcohol, and while there was a little blood (it was a needle prick), I'm curious if there should be any concern on my part regarding the transmission of anything through the prick of a "used" needle? I ended up getting in contact with my cat's veternarian, and was told that there is no real concern on my end, providing I am around the cat often. Apparently, there is an ailment called cat scratch fever that can transmit to humans, but other than that there is nothing to worry about in terms of transmission. Interesting stuff. __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards. Last edited by Jimellow; 08-15-2006 at 07:58 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-15-2006, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
eribrav Junkie Location: upstate NY	Wouldn't sweat it.

08-15-2006, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Plaid13 I want a Plaid crayon	Before you know it your going to be chasing mice and craving fish. then you will develop a fear of dogs and have the random urge to climb things and knock pens off desks! Your going to need a bigger scratch post. But other then that i wouldnt worry about it. Cats dont really carry many disesases that people can get. And its not like its a stray cat that spends its life living in a dumpster.