Kitten's paw infected, flesh rotting, and nail won't go back in?

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Hi im just wondering my kitten has a foot problem and its like the flrsh is rotting and his nail is out and wont go back in and hes acting like hes not feeling real good. Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Male | neutered | 9 months and 23 days old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Although a picture would help to determine more specifically the underlying cause of it, it seems like there is a severe infection, possibly fever is present as well. A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are absolutely needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Kitten's paw infected, flesh rotting, and nail won't go back in?

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