My kitten's leg lump burst, leaving a nasty hole. What should I do?

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My kitten had a golf ball sized lump on the back of her leg last night. This morning it looked like it has been busted, but now there is a big nasty hole. What could it be and how could i help? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Kipsico was bitten probably by another cat, developed an abscess & it has now blown open. If she will let you clean this with warm water & a skin antiseptic like Hibiclens ( available at any pharmacy ), she will be fine until you can have her seen by your vet tomorrow. She will need antibiotics & possibly need to wear a cone to keep her from licking the area, but these things usually heal quite nicely. Make sure you keep her up to date on all her vaccinations, especially leukemia, as this virus is spread through cat bites. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My kitten's leg lump burst, leaving a nasty hole. What should I do?

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