How to properly care for a 2-week-old kitten's amputated foot wound?

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I have a 2 week old kitten. His foot (not leg) was amputated due to an unfortunate incident with his mother attempting to free him from his sack. Anyway, I've had him for 2 days and I am concerned about him urinating on the wound, also litter training. What should I be on the lookout for on his little stub? It looks dry and a little crusty. Should it be covered? He doesn't seem to be in pain... The wound smells okay. Please advise? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 15 days old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

As long as the skin is healed and dry you should just monitor for any discharge/bleeding etc which would indicate infection. It is likley that complications will develop as he starts walkingand putting wieghton the stump and the bones of the leg may break through the skin covering - in such cases amputation is recommended to shorten the stump and prevent open sores and infection once e is more mobile and strong enough for anesthetic

How to properly care for a 2-week-old kitten's amputated foot wound?

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