My cat bit my hamster, hamster bit cat. Should I worry about disease?

Thanks for reaching out about Smores. Cat bites and scratches can often lead to significant infections, as both carry bacteria that can contaminate wounds. Providing water through a syringe if Smores is not drinking, can provide well needed hydration until an appointment can be made with a veterinarian. A bite or scratch wound will often need to be treated with systemic antibiotics. Good luck.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach, sorry to hear that your hamster was bitten! If the area is no longer bleeding and your hamster has a normal level of activity, and is eating/drinking/urinating/defecating normally, you can continue to monitor for any signs of infection (discharge, swelling, or redness). If you notice these signs, you should have him evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can carefully trim your hamster's nails so that he does not traumatize the area while grooming and apply a very small amount (just the tip of a Q-tip) of silver sulfadiazene (SSD) or triple antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to the area. In the future, I recommend not allowing your cat near the hamster cage, or having a very sturdy lid to avoid accidents.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Twinkie. I recommend that she see a veterinarian today. Cat bite wounds can be hard to see, but can cause significant damage to a small animal such as a hamster. Twinkie will be at risk for an infection if she was bit. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Anyone who is bit by a cat should be evaluated by a physician. A cat's mouth is usually full of bacteria that can result in severe infections and cellulitis in humans that get bit. You should check with a local physician as soon as possible. You are welcome to check with a physician (as I am a veterinarian) for any more specific information. Good luck! Sorry that this happened to you! I have been through this many times and I have gone to the hospital to be looked at every time and everything has turned out ok after.

Thanks for reaching out about Peanut. You need to be careful with the antiseptic getting into the eye as they are not meant for ophthalmic use. Many topical antibiotics can also be detrimental if groomed and ingested. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess the eye and other wound care. Good luck.

Keep the wound clean, you can clean it with regular water at least twice a day, i would recommend applying antibiotic cream after you finish cleaning the wound 2 times a day. bear in mind it might still end up infected like most bite wounds and will require systemic antibiotics as well.

Thanks for reaching out a out Zeus. The more concern is which antibiotic treats infection likely in a hamster's mouth. A veterinary visit is recommended as topical medications do not treat deeply into wounds, so systemic antibiotics are recommended. Cleaning with a mild soap can remove bacteria from the surface. Good luck.