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My pet has a lip wound with pus and blood. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 11 months old

A small wound is on her upper lips part. Small amount of pus & blood coming. What should i do

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Snowy. It is difficult to say without seeing a picture. If there is pus though, I recommend that she sees a veterinarian as the wound is likely infected. Antibiotics are usually needed. I hope this information helps!

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