Is she Hurt?

[Jemisa]

My cat jumped on my lap while I was drinking a hot cup of coffee, made me jump I dropped the cup and it went all over the cat. She jumped off scarpered out the house and I haven't seen her.
The coffee was hot but not scalding, I don't know if she's hurt and I'm worried. I called and called her but still there's no sign.
Would her fur have protected her d'ya think? - She has really thick fur. or do you think she's somewhere licking her wounds.
When she does come back how will I tell if she is hurt.?

jem

[carmalee]

Your cat's fur will have protected it a little - the usual treatment for scalds is to submerge the area in cold water (don't use ice) but I don't suppose your cat will agree to this. She's had a fright and is likely to hide for a while. When she comes back try and gently part her coat to see if there is reddening of the skin - again she may not be too happy with this. See how her general behaviour is - is she eating, drinking, walking around as normal. you've just got to wait a bit til you get to see her I'm afraid. hope it works out well

[tamirra]

http://www.ehow.com/h...at-burn-injuries.html

[ruthann58]

if the coffee was ok for you to drink i wouldnt think it will have done her any harm i expect she is quite indignant having a bath in coffee and will be sulking somewhere cleaning her self up

[wolf63]

My two cats are brother and sister. The one in my current avatar is Frankie - his sister is long haired and she is stupid.

She set fire to her back/tail area by standing directly under a halogen light. I could smell burning and looked up to see her smouldering away. She was unscathed and totally oblivious to what was happening.

I am sure that your cat will fine, she is probably reeking of coffee and is away cleaning herself off. Stroke her all over when she comes back - if she is hurt you will soon know all about it.

Susan

[twinny-15]

I had a siamese cat years ago who used to go and sit in the hearth when the coal fire was going out...We could smell the fur singeing but he still did it..I'm sure your cat is fine ..probably annoyed cos their fur got wet!! xx

[Jemisa]

She didn't come back all night even after constant calling. I didn't sleep very well as well as the heat I was worried about her.
This morning (5-30am) there she was on the back door step. All she was concerned about was food.
I did pick her up but there was no trace of coffee smell on her, in fact she smelt of lavender, I think she must have hidden near some lavender, I've had a look at her, handled her but no complaints. Sooo I think she's ok.
Thankyou all for your comments they were reassuring.

jem

[carmalee]

great stuff - glad she's okay and thanks for letting us know - we worry about 'our' animals on here y'know so always good to get feedback on a problem

[boxtops]

So pleased for you Jemisa, you must have been so worried, I know I would have been.

[ruthann58]

glad she came home and forgave you xx

[mrs.chappie]

Hey Jem. Glad ya pussy has come home and all is well. x