My intact male cats are fighting. Should I worry about injuries?

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Both of my cats aren't neutered, do I have to worry about one hurting the other? . They were playing last night and one of them cried and had a cut on his nose. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Intact male cats can and do fight over things such as territory and females, so to answer your question, yes they can hurt each other if they get into a fight. Intact cats will also spray urine all over the house to mark their territory, which smells terrible and is very hard to get out. I would recommend having them both neutered to reduce any aggressive behavior as well as urine marking, which it sounds like you are seeing if they are fighting enough to cause a cut. Gently wash the cut with warm water and antiseptic soap. Keep the area clean and dry, and monitor for signs of infection which include redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, and pus. Should you see any of those signs, the cat will need to see the vet for antibiotics. In the meantime, I'd make an appointment to have them both neutered. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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