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How to clean and treat an open wound on my cat's neck at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 1 year and 8 months old | 6.6 lbs

Open wound on cats neck

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2017

Please clean this with hydrogen peroxide then apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment on it. Skin wounds on cats heal quickly as long as they stay open to the air so no infection builds up under the skin. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Fifiy.

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