My kitten has a lip sore or scab. When should I see a vet?

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Is this something I should be concerned about? It popped up a few days ago and looks like a scab. We thought he may have just bit his lip where his new teeth are coming in. There is a red spot on the other side as well but no brown spot. He was just neutered about 11 days ago and had an uri a few weeks before that. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 months and 26 days old | 7 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks to be a little sore on the lip that was caused by some sort of puncture wound, scratch, etc. I would monitor it for now and perhaps use a daily water additive or oral rinse that you can get from your local pet store. If it has not resolved or worsened after 7-10 days, then its best to take Arlo to your local vet to get this checked out to make sure there isn't something underneath the skin that got stuck and can't come out (foreign body) that has caused this. Also the vet can do a complete oral exam as well to ensure the gums and mouth look ok. I hope that your fur baby gets this to heal well soon and that it is just a sore. Best wishes and take care! : )

My kitten has a lip sore or scab. When should I see a vet?

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