Why is my cat's paw bleeding? What should I do and when to worry?

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This morning my cat’s right paw was bleeding and I don’t seem to understand why. It is possible that my other cat might have scratched him playfully but looking at the paw I am not entirely sure that, that might be the cause. I have asked my vet about the thing growing on one of the pads of the paw and she said it’s similar to a callous so I’m not too concerned with that. But this is the first time I am seeing him bleed from his paw. Can someone explain to me why it might be bleeding. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 years old | 17 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be Yankee hurt himself causing the bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, keep an eye on it for now. I would gently clean his paw with warm water and antiseptic soap. To keep him from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on him. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. Best of luck.

Why is my cat's paw bleeding? What should I do and when to worry?

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