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Cat popped abscess on cheek from cat fight today. Wound has drained but now an open sore. Is there anything I should do until the vets opens tomorrow please?
1 Answer
Published on May 9th, 2017
The best things that you can do include cleaning the wound with an antiseptic soap (such as chlorhexidine or betadine) and keeping an e-collar (cone) on your cat to prevent any skin damage from scratching. If you do not have an e-collar at home, this link provides some tips to make one at home: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html. Your vet will be able to evaluate the extent of the wound and start antibiotics. I hope that all goes well!
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