Why is my cat's neck wound getting worse after clearing up?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered
My cat has this on his neck. It started as a small scratch and got worse. Was clearing up yesterday and now it’s flared up again.
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Published on January 29th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Judging from the picture, this could be a ruptured abscess or secondary to self trauma from him scratching at the area. I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate treatment recommendations can be made. He will need the hair clipped from around the wound and the wound cleaned. I would also recommend an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. 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.
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Published on August 14th, 2017
Hello there! I'm sorry to hear about Curious' neck. It sounds like this might be a ruptured abscess. The best thing you can do is keep it clean and bring him to the vet as soon as you can for treatment. Depending on its size, they may need to sedate him to clean and close the wound. He will also likely be given antibiotics. It's important that a veterinarian evaluates the wound soon as it is likely painful, and infection may spread. Good luck, and I hope Curious gets well soon!
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