Why does my cat have a green paw cut and suddenly bad breath?

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My cat has what looks like a cut on the top of his left back paw. I'd been away over the weekend but he was looked after at home and I was told he had been fighting. The cut is only obvious because of a clear, green secretion. But also, out of nowhere, his breath absolutely stinks! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 years and 10 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma and/ or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid licking. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why does my cat have a green paw cut and suddenly bad breath?

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