My cat fought, is hiding, won't eat. Should I check for wounds?

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My cat appears to have been in a fight last night (a raccoon, according to footprints). We don't see any wounds but can see an area she's been licking on her back, and she won't come out of her little cat house, even to eat. When I attempt to reach inside, she hisses and scratches (very uncharacteristic). So my question is whether it's better to leave her alone if she's stressed, or to force her out to see if/where she's wounded. There is no visible blood. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 years and 9 months old | 10 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I would give her a few hours to see if she'll eventually come out on her own to inspect her for injuries. You can try enticing her out with cat food or even some chicken warmed up so it's really smelly, and then inspect her as she's focused on eating. If she won't come out/eat at all, seems severely injured or in distress, or you suspect wounds, it is best to seek veterinary care ASAP especially since wild animals can transmit diseases.

My cat fought, is hiding, won't eat. Should I check for wounds?

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