Why is my cat limping with a bleeding wound on his leg or ankle?

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Hello, we discovered our cat, whilst we were asleep for a while, has blood on his leg & on his left ankle, a wound, it's tender & he limps a little on that, left side. We tried putting betadine on it. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 11 months old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Poor Riley! Cat bite wounds and abscesses are the most common cause of painful puncture wounds and you should seek advice from your vet with regards to further treatment. He will likely need both pain relief and antibiotics

Why is my cat limping with a bleeding wound on his leg or ankle?

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