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My cat has a painful wound for two weeks. Should I go to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Male | unneutered

Couldn't recognize what type of wound it is,,, it's been two weeks since this wound started showing. My cat has got pain too

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 1st, 2019

That would is bad enough that it requires veterinary care in person, especially if it is painful and has been there for weeks. Your vet can examine, clean it, and prescribe medication for pain and antibiotics for infection to help it heal.

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