My cat has a bleeding wound. Can I treat it at home to save money?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 10 months old
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.
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Published on November 24th, 2016
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.
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Published on February 18th, 2017
Oh no, I'm sorry this happened! You can gently clean the cut with warm water and antiseptic soap. I wouldn't put any antibiotic ointment on Zeke. 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. I would put an Ecollar on Zeke to keep him from licking at it. You can get one from a pet store. Keep an eye on the cut, and if it becomes red, swollen, warm to the touch, or has pus, it's infected and he will need to see a vet for antibiotics.
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Published on May 19th, 2017
Poor Jeffery! If the cut isn't deep or long, you can treat it at home. Wash the wound with warm water and antiseptic soap. Make sure it stay clean and dry, and you may have not put an Ecollar on him to keep him from licking at it. I will put a link below on how to make one at home. I don't recommend putting Neosporin 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. Monitor the cut daily, and if it becomes red, swollen, warm to the touch, or has pus, then it's infected and Jeffery will have to see a vet right away. If the cut is deep or long, then he will have to see a vet right away for it. In that case, I will put some resources below that may help you afford a vet. I hope this helps! Ecollar for cats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ffR-LzyW1M Affording a vet: If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes. God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help. The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information. Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
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Published on December 16th, 2016
Ouch, poor Lola! I would not put any further hydrogen peroxide on it. That's because it can actually damage the tissues and prevent healing. With an open wound, it would require a visit to the emergency vet if the wound is deep, as then it would require stitches. If the wound isn't deep, then I would not take Lola into the ER vet, and it will be fine to have it examined by your vet on Monday. You can clean it yourself at home with an antiseptic wash, and keep the area dry and clean. I would put an Ecollar on him to keep him from licking the wound, and I 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.
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