My cat has a cut on its ear. It bled, now there's a slit. Is it okay?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered
My cat got a slice in his ears there was some blood but it stopped now, there now is a slit in his ear. Is he ok? Will it heal back to normal?
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Published on March 24th, 2018
Many cats get their ears sliced during a fight and the ear usually heals by itself. Just watch for swelling, and oozing of pus (infection). If that occurs you will need to take your kitty to a vet. Do not remove the crust or put ointment on it. It should be ok.
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Published on May 6th, 2017
Oh dear, this is a sizable wound! If the wound was initially caused by a fight with another cat, I am concerned that it may be quite infected from the other cat's nails or teeth. You can start by putting an e-collar (cone) on your cat to prevent him from scratching at the wound, causing further skin damage. Also you can try cleaning the wound with a dilute betadine solution, but be sure to rinse and dry the wound thoroughly. However, you are most likely going to need to take your cat to the vet for a course of oral antibiotics to treat any existing infection. I hope that all goes well!
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Published on February 4th, 2019
Poor Baby! This definitely look infected. If there is anyway to get him in to see a vet, I would try to do so. The vet will be able to give him an antibiotic to help this heal. If that isn't a possibility, you can try to clean it daily with mild soap and water and put an antibiotic ointment on it twice a day. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol as this could slow the healing. I hope this helps!
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Published on November 14th, 2017
Poor Kitty! There really isn't an over the counter medication that you can use and the cat really needs to be seen by a vet for treatment. The wound should be cleaned and debrided so that it can heal properly. He will also need an antibiotic to treat infection.
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