My cat's spider bite wound is burning. What can I put on it?

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My cat has received a spider bite and I have gotten it to a certain point by using medication over the counter that said for wounds and stuff but now it seems to burn him so what should I put on it now

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It looks like the tissue has begun to granulate, which is a good step in the healing process. The "burn" he feels is likely due to the exposed tissue bed which still feels very "raw" With the size of this wound and the type-I usually recommend oral antibiotics as well as a topical healing agent like Manuela honey. For these-you will need to see a veterinarian for a prescription, especially if OTC topicals are no longer helping. You have done well so far, but it looks like this wound may just need a little more help. Clipping the hair around the border of the wound will help keep it from trapping fluid seepage from there as well. I hope this helps!

My cat's spider bite wound is burning. What can I put on it?

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