My cat came home injured and sick, what should I do until the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 9 lbs
My cat has a small, looks to be, cut on his testicles. He ran away for a week and came back yesterday with this injury. What can I do to help him until I take him to the vet? He was also vomiting and having the runs, but it may be because he ate a lot of when when he returned.
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Published on July 4th, 2017
The wound doesn't look infected or Bloody more like a scrape that has removed hair. I would simply keep him warm and comfortable until you get to the vets. Try and feed little and often as they can over indulge when they gave been away a while.
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Published on April 19th, 2020
These are kind of big, and could have been caused by a bite. First, consider seeking immediate veterinary care since wounds can often be deeper than they appear and can get easily infected. 1. Clip the hair away from the wound using buzzing-type clippers, not scissors or a razor. This is so you can monitor the wound and keep the hair out of the way to help with healing. 2. Disinfect the wound once with peroxide or a first aid chlorhexidine wound soap. Do not continue to use peroxide, or alcohol, as this will delay healing. 3. Apply an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin, twice daily. If needed to clean the wound, use a warm wet wash cloth to gently wipe away any dried fluid. 4. Prevent all licking or scratching of the wound by using an e-collar or socks. 5. See a vet if your pet experiences prolonged lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rectal temperature over 103, or if there is creamy discharge or discharge with a foul odor, or there is swelling around the wound.
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Published on February 5th, 2018
The wound looks badly infected, the fur around the wound needs to be clipped and the wound needs to be cleaned, he will need to receive an antibiotic injection, you will need to take him to the vet in order to get proper treatment.
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