My outdoor cat has two holes on his neck. Is it infected? Vet?

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My cat often goes outside and i have recently noticed an injury around his neck where it seems to be two holes that might be getting infected. Can i do anything about it from home or is it urgent that I need to bring him to the vet? any help is appreciated thank you... :'(. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 10 months old | 12 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

That looks like a bad bite and needs to be seen by a vet right away. Cats that go outside are more likely to get into fights with other cats, and these wounds can easily become infected. Your vet can clean and drain the wound, and provide antibiotics, pain meds and other treatments as needed.

My outdoor cat has two holes on his neck. Is it infected? Vet?

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