My cat was bitten and has a puncture wound. Does she need a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | British Longhair | Female | spayed | 4 years and 2 months old
I noticed a puncture wound on Mynx on Monday on closer inspection it appears she’s been bitten by something. The wound on one side is very clean the other side has bits fur stuck into. I e cleaned the wounds but wondered if I should take her to my vet
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Published on April 24th, 2019
Yes. I would recommend to take her to the vet. The doctor will likely put her on antibiotics to try to clean up the infection. You also need to make sure that she is not licking at the area as this can make it worse. She should wear an Elizabethan collar at all times and be kept indoors completely until the wound is completely healed. I hope she feels better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on March 4th, 2019
Yes. I would gently clean the wound with warm water and antiseptic soap. To keep him from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on him. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps.
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Published on July 2nd, 2017
Unfortunately cat bite wounds can become infected very quickly and often there is further damage under the skin that isn't apparent from the outside. For those reasons I recommend your cat get checked out by a veterinarian as early treatment can prevent future complications such as muscle infection. In the meantime keep the area clean and dry and keep your cat indoors. Do not give any human medications as they can be toxic to cats.?
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