Is white discharge from my cat's bite wound normal on antibiotics?

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My cat was bit by another stray cat 2 days ago. He is on antibiotics. He is recovering quite well too. But the bit area is showing a whitish stuff since the day he was bit. Will is heal as the treatment continues ? Antibiotic being given is Cefpodoxime proxetil oral suspension IP. I'm also applying a toical wound healer spray. Pet shop has also given a pain reducer (Meloxicam oral suspension IP). Is this whitish stuff normal accumulation of WBCs? Kindly help. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear about Gooty's injury, but I'm glad to hear that he's already been started on appropriate antibiotics and pain medication. The white discharge that you are seeing certainly could be some lingering purulent (pus-like) discharge that is an accumulation of dead white blood cells, but it is also possible that it is a fibrin (protein-like) substance that is promoting healing. I can't differentiate between these two discharge types from the picture, but either one is still normal to find just 2 days after a bite wound injury. If the discharge continues by early next week, or if Gooty experiences lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, or a decreased appetite, he should go back to the vet for further evaluation. I hope that all goes well and that he feels better soon!

Is white discharge from my cat's bite wound normal on antibiotics?

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