My cat has a neck wound that keeps bursting. What should I do?

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I have a cat that got a hole on the side of his neck about a month ago maybe a little more it busted now he come in day before yesterday with a large lump from under his neck all the way Midway down his stomach he also come in tonight with it busted it's a deep hole about the size of a dime what could this be we have experience with Wolfs and it kind of looks like that but it don't at the same time What could this be can you help. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma (bite wound) and/or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My cat has a neck wound that keeps bursting. What should I do?

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