Cat with burst abscesses, swollen face, raspy breathing, can't afford vet.

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My cat fritz is kind of a furry beast we didn't realise he had two abscesses on each side of his face they burst yesterday and started draining but this morning his cheeks are huge. His skin on head and neck are bright red and raised and it looks like he's self mutilating because of it. He never showed any signs or symptoms. Now he is breathing with a kind of raspy phlegmy sort of sound eating is normal so is drinking didn't sleep well last night. He is my albino baby but financially no money. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear about Fritz. It is an unusual presentation for sure, as we commonly see abscesses around this area in cats but it is unusual to see them symmetrical (if that is what you are describing), we would also worry about an infection in the root of the tooth, lymph nodes, or salivary glands. Unfortunately your cat require veterinary care, this is not something you can treat at home. You will have to figure out a way to get him into a vet. This may involve finding a clinic that is lower cost- some humane societies or animal protective leagues have lower cost clinics available. Some clinics work with companies such as Care Credit to allow you to charge your bill and pay in monthly installments, and there are some funds for cases where pets need care and owners cannot afford it, or some people even pawn belongings or borrow from friends or family in these cases. You can read this article for more ideas on how to afford veterinary care: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951489 . I would also recommend keeping him indoors until this clears up as with these wounds he would be predisposed to getting fly strike/maggots.

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