How long should I keep my cat indoors after an infected bite?

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My cat has an infected leg. I believe it is septic, from a bite, I've been to the vets but the vet said not to let him out, how long should we keep him inside for? He is literally constantly crying to go out. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

In general, it is recommended to keep a cat inside until they are finished with their medication and the wound is completely healed. However, an unneutered male cat will commonly get into additional fights once they go back outside, so Ollie will be at risk to have another bite wound, so your vet may have been encouraging you to keep him inside long term. I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

How long should I keep my cat indoors after an infected bite?

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