Cat has open wounds near hind area, no vet money. What to do?

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Hi, I have a cat named Bella who is 9. I just found open wounds on her hind area closer to her vagina, I cleaned them up and she’s been acting really normal, other than pooping outside the litter for the past week. She is fixed and is timid with some slight aggression, as shes always has been. I don’t know what is wrong and don’t have the finances for the vet right now, what do I do? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 years and 3 months old | 20 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Without a photo, it would be hard to say exactly what is going on. I would continue to keep the area clean and dry and see if it starts to heal on its own, and also use an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Bella to keep her from licking and chewing (this will help prevent infection) - your local pet store should carry these. If the area begins to change shape or size, doesn't heal, is hot to the touch or painful, or oozes debris, these are all signs of an infection that do need to be seen in person ASAP. If you're having trouble affording care, these two sites can help give you some options so that Bella can be seen if she needs: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/are-you-having-trouble-affording-your-pet and https://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

Cat has open wounds near hind area, no vet money. What to do?

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