I had a horse with similar scratches once, on the hindquarters, both sides,
like the cat had jumped on and then off real fast...about a week later, I came
across a newborn calf with deep cat scratches (punctures) in both shoulders...I
took him to a neighbor cattlerancher who said it looked like a cat attacked
him....the vet agreed. They nursed him back to health with a lot of TLC
and antibiotics.
I know they are out there, along with bear, but they usually don't bother
us. My Rhodesian Ridgeback travels with me and my 357, just in case.
I think my dog serves as a warning we are there....so most wildlife moves on
before I arrive on my horse.....especially noticeable at watering holes...Did
have a cougar come in my barn one night, chasing one of the dogs. Both
were sooooo surprised they ran opposite directions in a NY minute.....kinda like
the ET scene in the closet.
