No I didn't kick it until after he bit me! Just kidding, he high-tailed it out of there post-attack, no time for retaliation.

Neighbors say he is ornery but not known to bite, they have an 18 month old toddler with no problems. Up to date on shots. Fixed, as is my 5year old female, but maybe there are some lingering hormones acting up. Who knows. The swelling seems to be going down, or at any rate not getting any worse. I'm not looking forward to the prospect of IV antibiotics. Or amputation! (thanks, Sweetz!)

Thanks to everybody for your concern! And for all you feline afficianados, here is my favorite perverse-cat-lover site RIGHT HERE