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My pet has a wound. When is it serious enough for a vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Male | neutered

Is this a bad enough wound to take to the vet?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2020

This looks fairly small and superficial in your picture. If this was a bite wound you should see a vet since there would be a high risk for infection, otherwise you can probably monitor for a few days. If you notice redness swelling or discharge or if the wound is not healed in 7 days you should see a vet.

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