My cat has a deep leg wound, but isn't limping. Should I see a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years and 7 months old | 14 lbs
DSH cat. Had a wound on him right front leg about 2-3cm long and looks rather deep I think? Hea not limping, he's happy, the wound looks pretty clean. Should I take to vet asap to get looked at or can I see how he is in the morning?
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Published on June 30th, 2017
It appears that the muscle layer is exposed in this wound, meaning that there could be some deeper trauma in the area. Often these wounds can result in deep abscesses if not treated. It would be best to bring him to a vet for wound cleaning, flushing, and exploration. If sutures are needed, wounds are most successfully treated within the first 6-8 hours. Poor guy!
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Published on July 13th, 2017
The picture appears to show either a tendon, ligament, or bone, though I can't completely rule out abscessed / infected tissue. Cats are usually great at healing from even deep wounds, however, it is likely to become infected without antibiotics and proper cleaning of the affected tissue. Your veterinarian will likely want to examine Little Foot for any other wounds or injuries, clean the area, and get him started on antibiotics. Your vet is likely to also place an e-collar on him to prevent him from licking at the tissue and slowing down the healing process. It is also important to consider how painful a wound that deep must be for Little Foot. Cats cannot take human pain medications, as they can cause severe liver damage, so your vet will probably want to address pain with a cat safe medication.
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