Cat's cheek skin fell off from infection. How to treat the open wound?

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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. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 lbs

Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM · Accepted Answer

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.

Cat's cheek skin fell off from infection. How to treat the open wound?

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