My kitten has a pink neck wound from rough play. Vet or home care?

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My kitten and older cat have been playing a lot lately and get quite rough with each other. A few days ago i noticed a lesion on my kittens neck. I wasn't sure if it was caused by my older cat because sometimes he does pin my kitten down while playing. The lesion is about an inch and very pink. Are there any home remedies that i can do to help it heal or should i bring him into the vet? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hi, Thank you for reaching out with your question! The lesion in the photos appears to just affect the skin, so if it is from rough play with your other cat, it at least doesn’t appear to cut deeper into layers below the skin. I assume this is the only lesion on Sinbad. Therefore, given the lesion is superficial and solitary, you could certainly keep a close eye on it for any changes. If the lesion is actually deeper than the skin (like a puncture or full laceration), then you should definitely have a veterinarian thoroughly clean the wound. If you notice it changing shape, size, color, or produce any discharge, they I wouldn’t hestitate to take him to the vet. In the meantime, I would make sure the area is clean and dry. A regular washcloth with warm water (an antiseptic like betadine or chlorhexidine could be used if needed) should be sufficient to clean the area and provide warm compress. Your veterinarian can perform a physical exam and possibly some diagnostic related to the skin (skin scrape, biopsy, etc) if indicated.

My kitten has a pink neck wound from rough play. Vet or home care?

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