My cat's ear is scratched and swollen. What can I do before the vet?

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my cat has a self inflicted scratch on his ear that made it swell he can't get into the vet right away it's over a week out. I do know the underline cause he had a flea issue which is now under control but it left him with the scratch what can I do while waiting for the vet. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 2 years and 4 months old | 18 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The scratch can be cleaned with salt water twice daily (10 teaspoons of salt in liter if water) or diluted betadine or hibiscrub solution. A buster collar should be ideally placed if possible to avoid further scratches.

My cat's ear is scratched and swollen. What can I do before the vet?

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