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My cat has a skin wound on his back. How can I treat it at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

My cat has a skin wound on his back I don’t know if it’s from another cat or some skin problems here’s a picture

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 26th, 2020

It is difficult to say what the wound is from. I suggest you clip the hair around it as short as possible (be very careful not to cut his skin). Then apply this wound spray gel 3-4 times per day. If no improvement after a couple days or it starts to look worse then you will need to get him to a vet. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-cat-wound-and-skin-hydrogel

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