My kitten scratched me - need input

[all_is_well]

I know this has been discussed before, but I am still not sure what to think.

My kitten just scratched me badly and I wonder how long the virus can live on/in her claws.
She plays with my little daughter constantly and occasional scratches are common.

Never thought of that when I got her for Christmas! :(

Any input welcome!

[all_is_well]

hey thanks,

this looks really weird, but what the heck it's worth trying it. It sounds promising though. And we all may liked it as well :), except the kitten maybe. who knows...

a.

[jmjm530]

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[all_is_well]

Thanks for your thoughts,
that's the one thing I did already. I've figured out that if I clip the kitten's claws now I most probably will cut off the parts that came in touch with my own scratch. Now I am not so worried. I'm training the kitten not to play rough with me (not a success always of course, but there is a huge progress already) and she is pretty good. She plays with all my people though, which is ok. I never got scratched up to the other day. I think I can manage it.

Glad for you that you are off tx. Hope for the best. I'll pray for you. Only one step away from SVR.
GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR LIFE!

[catqueenjune]

Hi,  I had the same question since my late husband had hepc and we have 7 cats and are always getting scratched.  There are So many ways to transmit this virus that one worries about every little thing.  I was surprised no one mentioned clipping the kittens claws.  Esp since it's still little, if you start now it will get used to it and it will be great when it grows up.  Very interesting info re: lifespan of hcv outside the body.  Have finished treatment, last pills were Sunday (!!!YAY!!!) now will wait until 12th week to have RNA and see if it took.  I pray it did and won't worry about the future.  Gotta live each day to the fullest.  Thanks to all here, bless you all.  I was looking for the facebook link to make this one of my "fans of" but am still looking.  People need to know we are out here and fighting a tough battle, anyone who needs support and answers/opinions on this will love to find this site.  Altho I couldn't think straight the first few? months, once I could I needed this place.  Guess I'm still a little foggy since I've rambled on so.  Sorry.  June

[R Glass]

Yuk, I think you are missing the point. We are talking about a kitten not a cat. Kittens like to play and let’s face it; a kitten is not easily trained. Her concern is the transmition of HCV to her children from a cat scratch. The kitten is only doing what comes natural and will continue until it grows out of it or if possible, trained. In the mean time there will be several cat scratches. Thus the conclusion “If this will continue to cause concern, maybe a new home for the kitten is needed.”

[all_is_well]

Thanks to all of you!
I am keeping the kitten and pertaining to the scratches I got the answers to all of my questions. No doubts now.