Why does my cat have wounds?

Why does my cat have wounds?

Cats are instinctively territorial. They fight with other cats to protect or acquire more territory. In the process of defending their ‘borders’, cats often end up with wounds and in some cases the wounds become infected. Fight wounds including cat abscesses are something we see and treat every week.

Why does my cat have a bite wound?

A bite wound abcess is a fairly common occurrence, especially with cats who go outdoors. An abscess results when bacteria invade and infect a cut, scrape, or bite that a cat has received in the course of fighting with another cat or other animal.

Why does my indoor cat have an open wound?

Indoor and outdoor cats can both end up with open wounds due to abscesses or accidents. This article will show you how to heal an open wound on a cat.

When to close a wound on a cat?

A contaminated wound that is more than a few hours old should never be closed without surgical debridement (removal of all the contaminated or dead tissue), and in some cases this may result in more permanent damage than treating the wound medically and leaving it open to heal.

What does a veterinarian do for a wound on a cat?

Most wounds are contaminated with bacteria, and often contain foreign material such as dirt, grit, or hair. When possible, your veterinarian will disinfect and stitch up the wound.

Indoor and outdoor cats can both end up with open wounds due to abscesses or accidents. This article will show you how to heal an open wound on a cat.

A bite wound abcess is a fairly common occurrence, especially with cats who go outdoors. An abscess results when bacteria invade and infect a cut, scrape, or bite that a cat has received in the course of fighting with another cat or other animal.

How often does a cat get a wound?

Cats get wounded quickly and often (usually through fighting, by getting caught in bushes or being attacked by other animals), particularly when out of sight or left outdoors. Seeking professional attention, although preferable, requires precious travel time and money.

Can a fresh cut on a cat become infected?

Many cuts (lacerations), bruises (contusions), and scrapes (abrasions) are not life threatening and will heal with little treatment. Other wounds can be severe enough to require sutures and more intense emergency care. Fresh wounds will usually show some or all of the following: If a wound is not seen when it is fresh, it can become infected.