My cat has a small collar rub sore. Does she need a vet or home care?

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My cat has a small neck sore. I’m pretty sure her collar rubbed against. We are putting medicine on it and we’re wondering if she needs to see the doctor ASAP or if we should continue to clean and put medicine on. It does not seem to hurt her nor does she seem bothered by it. Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Thanks for providing the photo! It looks like the sore is quite small, and I don't see any major redness or swelling around it. If it doesn't seem to be bothering her and you don't see any other skin issues, it would be reasonable to continue using something like a topical antibiotic ointment on the affected area, and monitor for the next few days to see if it heals up on its own. If it seems to be getting larger instead of healing, or if it starts to look more red and irritated, or develops any swelling or drainage, then I would recommend having her seen by a vet as these can be signs of infection. If that happens, she may need prescription antibiotics or other meds to treat the issue effectively.

My cat has a small collar rub sore. Does she need a vet or home care?

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