Cat bite wound swollen and seeping a week later. Is it an abscess?

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My cat has a bite Mark I didn't see until a week later...it is swollen and seeping... Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 13 years and 5 months old | 5 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is an abscess, which is an infected pocket underneath the skin. Because it is underneath you have to treat this with oral antibiotics. I recommend taking Sara in to your vet for a prescription oral antibiotic or injectable antibiotic to help clear this infection. I hope that your pet Sara is able to resolve this abscess soon with proper medical care. Best wishes and take care.

Cat bite wound swollen and seeping a week later. Is it an abscess?

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