My cat has a ripped paw pad. Can it heal naturally or needs a vet?

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I have a cat that took up at my house. He came to me with a ripped big paw pad on front paw. He is a gentle cat but I can tell it hurts, he limps and wont let me near it most times. I got it to stop bleeding, wasnt much, but he wont let me treat or bandage it. He lives under my porch and is getting sand and dirt in it, since he wont let me treat it how long will it take to heal and will it heal on its own? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Loki! He has to see a vet immediately for this problem, it will become infected if left untreated and getting dirt and sand in it. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

My cat has a ripped paw pad. Can it heal naturally or needs a vet?

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