What can I put on my cat's lip wound to help it heal faster?

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Oliver has a little would on his upper lip and because of it, he's been drooling a little excessively. Is there anything I can put on it to help it heal a bit faster? Because of the location of the would, it's hard to keep it dry. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 month and 9 days old | 2 lbs

Summer Walker, DVM, MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Due to the location it is difficult to apply any ointments as Oliver will most likely lick them off. Keeping the area as dry and clean as possible would be the best option. Is it possible that Oliver has any oral lesions (on the inside of his mouth/lip) that could be causing or contributing to the excess drooling you are noting? We can see this commonly in cats that have licked a caustic substance and caused chemical burns within their mouth, but there are also some hypersensitivity disorders cats can have that may predispose them to the development of ulcers within their mouth (i.e. stomatitis, eosinophilic granuloma complex). Based on Oliver's provided age, I would think it is less likely to be a hypersensitivity reaction. These tend to be noted after 6 months of age. If the lesion does not heal and Oliver continues to drool excessively and appear uncomfortable I would recommend having him evaluated by his veterinarian, as analgesics (pain medications) or systemic antibiotics may be warranted. I hope Oliver feels better soon.

What can I put on my cat's lip wound to help it heal faster?

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