My cat has a neck wound that keeps bursting. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 11 lbs
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
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Published on March 20th, 2018
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.
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Published on March 5th, 2020
This presentation could be due to a trauma 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. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on July 24th, 2018
You can try a little vitamin E or coconut oil if there is a dry or hairless patch, as these are both safe if your cat licks at it some. Keeping his collar off for a few days may also help any irritation resolve and heal. If there is an open wound, keeping it clean with a washcloth and using an Elizabethan collar (e-collar) or T-shirt to keep Tankers from licking or pawing at it can help it heal as well. If the area seems infected, is worsening, or is very bothersome, it would be best to bring Tankers to your vet to have the area cleaned and a course of antibiotics given to help it heal.
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Published on August 2nd, 2021
Hi and thanks for your request. If the area is on the back of the neck, it could be due to an allergic reaction but trauma, chemical burns or small spot of infection are possible as well. It is not possible to determine the underlying cause from the pic you attach. 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. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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