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My outdoor cat has a wound. Is it an animal bite, maybe from a fox?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered

I noticed this on my outdoor cat the other day. I was told that there was a fox in the yard the night before. Does it look like it could be a bite from another animal? I couldn’t get higher quality photos, I apologize. Thanks.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on May 1st, 2019

It could be. It looks like a pretty nasty and deep wound. I would recommend that you have Coop examined by a vet to determine if it needs to be closed surgically and to start antibiotics and pain medications.

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