Cat's cheek skin fell off from infection. How to treat the open wound?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 lbs
Our cat got some kind of infection in his cheek took him to vets office when we noticed the swelling- swelling broke open and they treated him however they told me that the skin on his cheek and jaw would fall off which it is - what is the treaent after it falls off- it is showing flesh - cat seems normal not sure what to do for him he has appointment on Saturday
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Published on June 19th, 2017
Poor Brother, that's a nasty looking abscess. The best thing you can do until his appointment is to fit an e collar or cone on him so he doesnt scratch the wound. If he'll let you, you can use a dilute wound cleanser from the drug store like diluted povidone or chlorhexidine to clean any discharge. Hopefully he's already protected with antibiotics.
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Published on December 13th, 2020
It looks like a healing abscess that has already burst and drained. If you can handle him enough to gently clean it with a damp warm washcloth, do that a couple of times a day if you can. You can apply a little triple antibiotic ointment but I wouldn't try to give him oral antibiotics. You may not be treating for the particular infection he has and that can create more antibiotic-resistant organisms. Ideally he should be seen by a vet for wound care and possibly antibiotics but if he is a stray I don't know how much you are willing to do and how much he will allow you to do.
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Published on November 5th, 2019
Looks like it maybe was an abscess and the tissue over the top died and now the raw tissue is evident. I would clean the area with a betadine / water solution (mix both until a light brown color) and cleanse the area twice daily to help prevent infection. If there is no improvement, then I would have this looked at by a veterinarian for further treatment / diagnostic recommendations.
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