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My cat was bitten by a dog. What immediate care should I give?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Hi my cat just got bit by a dog and has 2 holes I don't know what to do

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2017

First make sure your cat is not acting abnormal or is breathing hard. If she seems to be her normal self, but a bit agitated, then she is OK to do some first aid. If not, then she should go to the vet as soon as possible. The best thing to do is flush the wounds with clean water for five minutes. You want to apply good force to the water, so it gets to the bottom of the holes. If the holes are over the rib cage, then do not do this. For now, do not apply any antiseptics or soaps, because this can actually do more damage than good. After doing this, you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. The wounds should be explored to ensure the wounds did not go too deep and to ensure a bad infection does not develop. The sooner she sees a vet, then less likely she is to develop a major complication. I hope that helps and Raven gets better soon.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    Please provide more information on the location and depth of the wounds including a pictures. You should arrange an emergency visit if any changes in breathing, wounds are larger than 1cm or she is in pain

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