My cat's tick bite is lumpy and weeping. Is it infected?

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Hi there I’ve just removed with tweezers a large tick from my cats shoulder. I’m worried now it’s infected. I’ve researched and we’ve tried to clean it and put antiseptic cream on it but is there anything else I can do? Does this look like it needs treating? As I’m worried about it spreading disease or getting worse and making him really ill! It’s weeping and there is a large lump there too. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 16 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Your picture did not come through, but I would definitely err on the side of safety & have your vet look at the tick bite as soon as possible. Just based on what you have written, I would be inclined to prophylactically start Rocky on antibiotics. Continue to topically treat the area until you can have him seen. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat's tick bite is lumpy and weeping. Is it infected?

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