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My cat has a face wound and keeps irritating it. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

My cat woke up this morning with this on her face we instantly cleaned it and put some antibiotics on it and it cleared up a little bit she continues to clean it and irritate it more. We aren’t sure if it was from a fight with our other cat or a hot spot but we currently can’t afford a vet visit please help she is 6 years old and still acts like her normal self

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 20th, 2019

Poor Carbon. Put an Ecollar on her to keep her from cleaning it. I will put a link below on how to make one at home. If you see signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, pus), then she will have to see a vet. I hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ffR-LzyW1M

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