My cat has a bleeding wound that looks like a hole. Is it an abscess?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | 5 years and 2 months old
My cat got injured before 15 days...it was dried, bt it started to itch that spot, so he rubbed....now that area has become a hole and it's bleeding with blood and water
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Published on March 2nd, 2018
This is a draining abscess. Please clean the area with a warm damp cloth until the discharge is gone. Then you can apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment on it. If he’s not neutered I recommend getting him fixed so he doesn’t get into fights. If he’s sick then he probably has a fever from the infection and should have a veterinary exam and antibiotics. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Jasu.
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Published on April 13th, 2019
It's possible that this is an abscess or other wound. Sometimes these just need to drain and be clean to heal, and other times surgery to place a drain and give antibiotics is needed. I would recommend watching the area closely over the next 24-36 hours and taking Louie to the vet if there is any discharge from the wound, redness, swelling, or it's increasing in size.
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