How to treat my cat's bleeding tail wound if he won't let me?

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I need to know how to treat a wound / gash on my cats tail. It was bleeding this morning and he won’t let me cover it. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 20 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Tails can be very difficult to keep wrapped or bandaged. Consider an e-collar (cone) to prevent licking and to allow healing. That wound in the image should be addressed by your veterinarian. Ideally, the hair around it should be clipped to prevent contamination. The wound itself should be gently cleaned. Sutures may be indicated if it is a fresh wound or deep wound. Antibiotics and pain management may also be indicated.

How to treat my cat's bleeding tail wound if he won't let me?

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