My cat's leg wound won't heal. Can I treat it at home or get vet help?

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Hi. My outside cat is 1 1/2 and for a little over a month has had a small hole in his back leg I assume from a fight. it keeps closing up and then everytime it reopens its bigger. He acts normal and will let me clean it with peroxide and put Neosporin but it just won't go away. I'm scared to take him to the vet and they close it and then I get a bill when I'm leaving for hundreds of dollars that I can't afford. Please help is there anything I can do myself ? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do anymore at home for Ace because it's been over a month. This wound could be infected, and it's concerning that it keeps reopening bigger than before. He has to to see a vet for this, it may be infected and it likely does need to be closed by a vet for it to heal correctly. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.  God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.  The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.  Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Please take Ace into a vet first thing in the morning.

My cat's leg wound won't heal. Can I treat it at home or get vet help?

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