My cat has painful, recurring skin wounds leaking fluid. Why?

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My cat, Moldy, has been in pain recently due to holes that keep forming on his skin. I have treated him for it and some holes healed, but they keep coming back. There are/were two on his back, one on his lower back, and two around his butt. The ones around his butt are leaking a brown fluid that smells like feces. I do not know exactly what is going on. Do you think you can help? Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 13 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

These sound like wounds from being in a bad fight with another cat. It’s best to have these treated by your veterinarian if you can. In the meantime clean each wound with hydrogen peroxide and then apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment on them. I’m concerned about the ones around his anus. There may be a tear in the rectum that may be very serious and need a veterinary exam to determine if the feces are coming out the wound. If so this could cause more infection and may need to be stitched closed. Antibiotics will help these wounds heal more quickly also. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Moldy.

My cat has painful, recurring skin wounds leaking fluid. Why?

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