My cat has cuts on her chin. How do I treat them or when to see a vet?

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My cat has two unexplained cuts on her chin. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 16 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Daisy could have cut herself scratching her chin, and you can clean the cuts with warm water and antiseptic soap if they aren't deep. Keep an eye on them for signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, and pus), and should you see signs of infection, take her into the vet as she will need antibiotics.

My cat has cuts on her chin. How do I treat them or when to see a vet?

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