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My cat was bitten by a stray. What should I do about the deep bite?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Burmilla | Male | 1 year old | 2 lbs

My cat got bitten by another stray cat and has marks of teeth pierced deep on his lower leg . I had given him rabies injections six months back . What should I do . And how should I train him to be back home before it’s dark as he Roames outsides most of the time

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 16th, 2018

Poor Beera! I would take him into a vet today. Cat bites frequently become abscessed. He will need antibiotics to prevent that from occurring. He should also be examined to make sure there isn't any other bites on him, and he hasn't suffered any internal damage. You can train him to come home when he's called. Check out this article on how to do it. I hope this helps! http://www.catbegood.com/cat-behavior/training-outside/

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