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What's this small, open, round wound on my cat's neck? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has a small open / round wound on his neck what could it be.

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 11th, 2017

This could be a fight wound, a parasite, or an abscess on your cat's neck. All of those things would require immediate veterinarian attention so I would recommend going to a veterinary emergency clinic this weekend to get checked out. Good luck!

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