Cat has open wounds with maggots. What's the vet treatment and cost?

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Basically I think ma cat needs stitches and I need to know how much and what to actually do I think she's been attacked as she has 2 big flesh wounds but the thing is there are maggots coming out of the wounds I've bandaged them up but I don't know what else to do and I need some advice can the vets suck the maggots out of her and stitch the wounds up if so how much and if not what happens. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 19 years old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry to hear about Sottey. She definitely needs to be seen by a vet to have the wounds addressed. The vet will remove the maggots from the wounds (may do this manually, or with special drugs) and then clean the wound. Often these wounds have dead tissue that needs removal. The wounds then may be left open or closed with a drain depending on the size and antibiotics and pain medication will be prescribed. We often check bloodwork for underlying disease as well to be sure the pet isn't systemically ill. The cost of this will depend on your vet and the area you live in.

Cat has open wounds with maggots. What's the vet treatment and cost?

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