Stray cat has deep leg wound after fight. Will it heal without vet?

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We found a cat that seems that it got in a cat fight and got a large gash in its leg. We think we can see cartilage. See photos. Will this heal? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 5 lbs

Allison Newth, VMD · Accepted Answer

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.

Stray cat has deep leg wound after fight. Will it heal without vet?

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