My outdoor cat has a wound and won't eat. Should I see a vet?

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Our BarnCat spent 2 nights outside and she looks like she may have had a bit of a scrum. She could just be exhausted, but she's not interested a fresh can of food, and she's usually very food driven. She let us pet her for a while and then retreated to a a dark spot under a tarp next to the couch she was sitting on when we started petting her. Appears to be a small puncture wound on her back. Plan to monitor her behavior and wound and appetite. Her rabies vaccine is current. Sleeping now. Pet's info: Cat | American Bobtail | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is likely that she has a cat fight wound. These always get infected. It would be best if she has a veterinarian exam and my guess is that she needs a prescription antibiotic. If she has a fight wound and it is left untreated, she will probably develop a deeper abscess. It

My outdoor cat has a wound and won't eat. Should I see a vet?

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