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What caused my cat's cut wound: fight, illness, or accident?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 4.4 lbs

Good morning,Doc. i got question about my cat's wound.is this caused by cat attack or a disease? Sorry for my bad English Thanks for your time

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2020

It looks like a lacerated wound. I suspect that something sharp cut the skin (for example glass, metal sheet). I don't think the wound was caused by a cat fight. Please, take Orenji to your local vets, as he definitely will need a course of antibiotics. Also, the wound probably will heal up quicker if it is stitched up.

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