I'm starting to feel like I am cursed!

Trying to decide if I need to vet my new kitty or not...

So I just got my new adopted kitty on Wednesday night. She was doing fairly well, although a little skittish of her new surroundings, but not hiding, just sort of hanging back a bit. I have been giving her space, letting her adjust etc., but last night I was cleaning up a spot on the floor and realized it was blood. So after some checking, I saw my new baby's back paw is injured! It looks as if she actually tore one of her claws out! I have no idea how this happened. I flushed it with water and peroxide and bandaged her foot up.

Does anyone know how this could have occured? I have never seen anything like it. Also, do you think home care is enough or should I take her in to the vet? I was thinking of trying to take care of it...and taking her in to the vet if I see any sign of infection...

Any thoughts?

 

She could have gotten it caught on something. The older cats I used to have got to where they couldn't retract their claws so they were always getting them caught on things. Chester nearly ripped one of his out once.

I'm not saying non-retracting claws is your kitty's problem, but she very well could have gotten it caught on something.

Personally, I'd take her to the vet.

-Chelle

 

Call up your normal vet and see what they say. You could probably save time and money that way and they may just tell you what to do at home. But if they advise you have the cat checked, I would do so. And definately at the first sign of infection.

 

:cry: poor kitty, hope shes ok....