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My feral cat has a wound. How can I safely treat or help it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

I have a feral cat with a wound and not sure how to handle it

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2019

If you are able to handle the cat you can try using this wound gel topically every day until it is healed. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-cat-wound-and-skin-hydrogel ) Honestly, antibiotics (either oral or injectable) may be needed to get this to clear up so if the wound gel does not work then you need to get him to a vet for an exam.

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