Is my cat's lower jaw wound from scratching or something else?

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Is this from wound on her lower jaw from scratching? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using PetCoach to address your concern. Judging from the photo, it does appear that this abrasion could be secondary to Camo scratching herself. I would recommend apply an ointment such as Zymox topical ointment along with treating Camo for fleas on the off chance she is itchy from fleas. I recommend Frontline as a flea and tick preventative. Allergies could also be playing a role in the itching. If this is allergies, I would recommend starting Welactin omega 3 fish oil for cats, Douxo PS Calm shampoo, Malacetic conditioning spray and read the below article as well. If the area begins to look infected (swollen, reddened, discharge) I would have a veterinarian examine the area sooner rather than later. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/benadryl/

Is my cat's lower jaw wound from scratching or something else?

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