My cat got a bite wound. Is this antibiotic and pain treatment good?

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My cat usually goes out for evening walks. Last night he has returned with what looks like a bite from another cat (sure it's a cat fight because yesterday I had seen a cat which usually fights with mine near my house). The pet shop has prescribed an antibiotic (Cefpodoxime proxetil oral suspension IP) , an ayurvedic wound healer spray (which had worked quite well previously for cuts and wounds) and another medicine for reducing the pain (Meloxicam Oral Suspension IP). Is this a good treatment? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes, it is an excellent course of treatment, you just have to make sure that the wound does not create a big abscess, in that case it will need to be lanced, opened and cleaned under sedation, but as you caught it early this treatment should be more than enough.

My cat got a bite wound. Is this antibiotic and pain treatment good?

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