My cat's face is swollen from a bite and worsening. What should I do?

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My cat Clover,s face is swollen and he has a some sort of bite on his face. The swelling looks uncomfortable but when I touched his face it didn't seem to hurt. The swelling seems to get worse every day. What should I do? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Clover. It definitely sounds like he needs to go to the veterinarian for this issue, especially since the swelling is worsening. We would worry about things like abscesses due to a wound, infected/abscessed tooth roots, and more. The vet will examine Clover and depending on their findings may recommend additional testing or treatment.

My cat's face is swollen from a bite and worsening. What should I do?

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