My cat has a bleeding wound. Can I treat it at home to save money?

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I have found a wound on my cats vaginal area we have noticed blood around for a few days but though she had worms, we have now noticed a cut whats the bet course of treatment or would it be a vet job as i have recently lost my job so money would be an issue any advice would be wonderful. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 10 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry you lost your job recently! If the cut on Princess isn't deep or long, and it has stopped bleeding, then there is not need to see a vet just yet. I would gently clean it with an antiseptic soap and warm water, and put an Ecollar on her to prevent her from licking it. You can get one from the vet's office, or a pet store. Monitor the cut, and if it starts looking red, swollen, warm to the touch, and/or is discharging pus, then it is infected and Princess will need to see the vet. I also wouldn't put any antibiotic ointment on it. Although quite safe on superficial wounds, cats groom and ingest most of the topical ointment you apply and therefore should be used only under direct veterinary supervision and if there are no other appropriate options. Many human ointments contain multiple other ingredients which are not necessarily safe to be swallowed.

My cat has a bleeding wound. Can I treat it at home to save money?

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