My cat has a wound. Does she need a vet? What can I do until then?

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My cat has had this wound I noticed it last night and I don't know if my cat needs to go to the vet or not I'm starting to really worry about her and think she will need a vet to help is there anything I can do in the mean time to help her. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

I think you're definitely on the right track with planning a vet visit. If have her seen to make sure the wound doesn't need surgical attention and medications to encourage healing. Wounds can often have a lot of depth around them called "dead space". As the wounds try to heal that area can fill up with inflammatory fluid and eventually turn to pus, causing infection. In the mean time, you can always find a baby onesie or even a tiny dog T shirt for her to wear if it will cover the wound until you have her seen. It may help keep her from licking the area excessively, which can cause additional trauma, inflammation, and infection. Or you can order a soft cone on amazon or pick one up at your local pet store to prevent the self trauma. Good Luck!

My cat has a wound. Does she need a vet? What can I do until then?

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