My cat's leg wound won't heal and she keeps licking it. Vet visit?

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Hi there, My cat has a cut/scrape on her inner leg. I noticed it 2 months ago but it was very small. Now it seems a lot bigger and more red with lots more hair loss around the cut. I see her constantly licking it. Maybe this is why it's not healing? Anyway, I don't see any pus or bleeding. Just red. I have access to hibitane and bag balm. Just wondering if I should bring her to a vet before attempting to dress the wound myself. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I would not try to dress the wound yourself. Some products can be very dangerous to cats, and due to excessive grooming they often eat products. I would recommend firstly to get an e-collar to prevent her from licking. Cats licking at a wound would prevent and delay healing. Also, if it has been 2 months and not healing, then I would be worried about infection, especially if she has been licking as cat's mouths contain very nasty bacteria. I would suggest having it seen by a vet. You can try the e-collar first for a couple days if Luda isn't bothered by the wound, and if it is healing you can leave the e-collar on for 10 days to allow it to heal completely. If it isn't healing then have it seen by a vet. Don't apply any bandages or products to it, you are risking causing much more harm, and not helping at all.

My cat's leg wound won't heal and she keeps licking it. Vet visit?

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