My cat has a large wound near his tail. How do I care for it until the vet?

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My cat got outside yesterday. when he finally came back home i saw by the base of the tail and Heine leg, he has what looks to me a bb wound. but i am not sure all i know is its a pretty big hole and its concerning me. i patched him up got the puss and fluids out and stopped the bleeding. i Put neosporen on the wound to try to keep it from getting infected. i am going to bring him to the vet as soon as i can, but i was wondering if i could get advice until then . thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. It is difficult to see how deep the wound goes from your pictures. I would make sure that he is not licking the wound and making it worse. You can use a plastic cone around the neck to prevent licking. I would keep the area clean with a diluted solution of Betadine and saline (a light brown color) and clean the wound 2-3 times daily until you can be seen by a vet. He will likely need a course of antibiotics and depending on the depth of the wound, may require a drain be surgically placed in the wound to help facilitate healing and proper drainage. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

My cat has a large wound near his tail. How do I care for it until the vet?

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