My cat's burst abscess from a fight: When should I see a vet?

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Hi. My 9 year old indoor cat got out a week ago and I heard him in a cat fight. He seemed fine but there was a lump. Now a week later he has a bald patch where I can see a cat claw puncture that curves up. The lump is gone. It seems dry but the skin is rough and hard and it must be sore as he doesn’t like me touching it. My other cat is licking it. I’ve cleaned it now that I can see it and put antibiotic cream. Any other help is appreciated. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 9 years old | 17 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If Felix got out, he may have gotten into a fight with another cat, gotten bitten, and it turned into an abscess. It sounds like the abscess has burst, but if it's painful, he does need to see a vet. I would take him into one first thing in the morning.

My cat's burst abscess from a fight: When should I see a vet?

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