When to follow up with a cat infection?
After being advised of the risk for infection, Mr. H agreed to follow up in three days or sooner if symptoms worsened. Signs and symptoms warranting earlier evaluation (e.g., fever, chills, increasing edema, erythema, numbness, drainage, and pain) were discussed.
What should I do if my cat has an infection?
Most cats require a general anaesthetic to effectively treat the infection. Once anaesthetised, the area will be shaved and disinfected. It may then be necessary to lance the abscess, which removes the pus, and then flush the wound with sterile saline. Sometimes, abscesses form “pockets” that need to be broken down by probing and flushing.
Can a cat get an infection from a fight wound?
Fight wounds frequently result in infection that can make cats quite ill, especially if left untreated. Fight wounds are more common in male cats than females and are most frequent in intact (unneutered) males.
How long does it take for a puncture wound on a cat to heal?
Normally the puncture wound is quite small but often quite deep and the surface will seal within a few hours, trapping the bacteria under the skin. For several days there may be no sign of infection but gradually swelling and pain at the puncture site will occur.
Fight wounds frequently result in infection that can make cats quite ill, especially if left untreated. Fight wounds are more common in male cats than females and are most frequent in intact (unneutered) males.
After being advised of the risk for infection, Mr. H agreed to follow up in three days or sooner if symptoms worsened. Signs and symptoms warranting earlier evaluation (e.g., fever, chills, increasing edema, erythema, numbness, drainage, and pain) were discussed.
What should I do if my cat has an injury?
Clean minor wounds with warm water and dry them with a clean kitchen towel or a wad of soft paper towels. You can use a mild salt water solution, but Petful advises leaving the disinfectants on the shelf since some can delay healing and others are toxic to cats. Deep injuries may improve with soaking or hot compresses.
Most cats require a general anaesthetic to effectively treat the infection. Once anaesthetised, the area will be shaved and disinfected. It may then be necessary to lance the abscess, which removes the pus, and then flush the wound with sterile saline. Sometimes, abscesses form “pockets” that need to be broken down by probing and flushing.