My 4-week-old kitten has a bleeding paw or injured claw. What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed
Ok I have a 4 week old kitten and her claw is messed up. Somehow she managed to pass the quick and at one point the injury was bleeding. When I try to press on her paw to get the claw out it won't come out. How should I clean the wound and what should I do?
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Published on August 4th, 2017
It's hard to tell from the pictures exactly where the wound is and if it involves the claw itself. I would soak her paw in warm water (you can use a little epsom salts if you have it) to loosen the scab, then you can gently clean it with a warm wet washcloth. If you find that there is bleeding, then apply gently pressure for 15 minutes. Don't apply any topical medications as Luna will just lick them off. If the bleeding continues, or of the paw swells, or if there is a creamy or foul discharge, then she may need to go to the vet for examination and antibiotics.
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Published on January 20th, 2017
Poppy could have a very small wound, such as a puncture, that caused the bleeding, but it's hard to see. Given that she is walking and running completely fine, I would gently wash off the blood with warm water and some antiseptic soap. You can monitor her to be safe, and if she does have problems with walking and running, or seems in pain, then I would have her seen by a vet.
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