My cat has a painful, swollen paw wound. Should I take him to the vet?

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Simba, my 18 month old (which is a guess) rescue cat has a puncture wound on his back right paw. His paw is sore and swollen and he favors it when he walks. He is eating and drinking water. He won’t let me touch it or put ice on it. I tried crushed ice, frozen peas and a small gel ice pack. I tried nudging ice up agains the bottoms of his paw and nothing works. I’m worried about an infection but it doesn’t look infected. The wound doesn’t go all the way through. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It is best to bring Simba to your vet ASAP especially if the wound is painful or he won't let you touch it. Your vet can safely sedate Simba so that the wound can be thoroughly cleaned, drained and sutured as needed. Your vet can also provide you with some pain medications and antibiotics to keep the wound from becoming infected and keep Simba comfortable. An Elizabethan (cone) collar is also a good idea to use to prevent Simba from licking or chewing at the wound which can make it worse.

My cat has a painful, swollen paw wound. Should I take him to the vet?

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