Abscess on your cat

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Avatar f tn s truly an abscess then your cat has infection. Infection can spread and can make your cat very sick...can even cause death. All you need are antibiotics but you really need to go to your vet now.
Avatar m tn First some back story: Cat had an abscess, took it to the vet. The abscess drained, went back to the vet, gave us some antibiotics. After abscess drained, the cat irritated it a bit, a flap of skin came off revealing tissue, and bone on the right of the jaw/mouth. We went back to the vet, said she couldn't bandage it since it's literally on the mouth, and therefore couldn't eat. Also can't stitch since there's no skin to stitch together.
Avatar f tn Hi! Just joined this group today and saw your post re: vet bills. I live in Southern California and just recently had to take my cat in for an "anal abscess" which needed to be lanced and drained (gross looking fluid/pus!). Here is the itemized list for this procedure: 1. Exam and consult $46.50 2. Sedation $55.00 3. Drain/clean abscess $45.00 4. Culture of fluid $113.50 5. Antibiotic injection $65.00 6.
Avatar n tn If it is an abscess, your cat definitely needs to see someone and probably get antibiotics. The last thing you want to do is cover it with anything because that could lead to an anerobic infection.
Avatar n tn Is your cat an outdoor cat? It could be an abscess of some kind from an injury received outdoors. My one cat used to develop infections from flea bites (she was very sensitive to those). Perhaps the larva you're thinking of is cuterebra (nasty little things). But you'd be able to see a pore (breathing hole) in the lump. Do not attempt to squeeze it out. It needs to be removed by someone who knows how to do that without rupturing the larva. Then again, it may be some kind of cyst.
Avatar n tn Hi, from your description, it sounds like an abscess. Is your cat indoor/outdoor or does he get into fights with other cats? If there's no possible way that he's getting into fights with other cats, then I'd bring him into the vets-especially if that place has been there for 2 wks or more.
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Avatar f tn My cat has a cut on his side and he is not eating, losing a lot of weight and some of his fur. I am concerned, what should I do?
Avatar f tn Hi littlebits54, If your cat has an abscess from a cat bite, he needs to be seen by a vet, in my opinion, as soon as possible. Your vet would be the best person to decide what dosage of penicillin, I'm assuming that's what the pen stands for. That abscess should be looked at by your vet. He or she should determine what should be done. Good luck with your kitty. If anything like this would have happened to our kitty, I would be going to our vet as soon as possible.
Avatar f tn Hello, I have a 3 1/2 year old male cat. He has never been outside, and he is very healthy, up to date on all shots and he's fixed. Yesterday, I noticed he has a sore on his tail. About the middle of the tail and it kind of looks like a HUGE pimple, but it's red, and if I touch it it bleeds... What should I do?
Avatar n tn I'm also curious about your question. My husky just chipped his k9 tooth and after calling around, I found out it costs $500 to extract it and $1200 for a root canal. It's not infected yet, but I imagine it will be soon because you can see the pulp. I wonder how your vet can tell your cat's tooth is abscess One thing I did learn is that sometimes teeth changes the structure of your pet's mouth and infections could be harmful to kidneys.
1399266 tn?1280637104 My 8 year old cat, Kupid was diagnosed with a dental abscess about a week ago and put on clindamycin 1 ml twice a day. When she started she had a pink drainage coming from her right eye and right nostril. Her eye has gotten better and her nose has slightly improved. She is still sneezing and looks terrible but she is eating on her own. This cat has failed the pre anesthesia test twice after having complications during her spay surgery so we are reluctant to put her under to pull her tooth.
Avatar f tn My 9 month old cat recently had an abscess that burst on his side. I took him to the vet two days ago and he was put on amoxicillin. Today, right next to the burst abscess there is another abscess formed. There are not visible wounds so there is nowhere to drain from. He does not feel warm to touch on his nose or his ears. The vet is closed for two days and there are no emergency clinics near me. Please offer advice on how to help my Oliver.
Avatar m tn Hi, is she an indoor/outdoor cat or does she live with more than one cat? If she does, than there's a good chance that this is an abscess(infection from a cat bite). The abscess might not heal on its own, and will probably need a vet to take care of it and put her on antibiotics. Let us know how it goes!!
Avatar f tn My cat had an abscess on his back - which I have enough experience with to treat myself. I have owned cats for 30 years. I have been able to clear and heal the wound and have been dosing him with amoxicillin. He seems to have an allergy to this antibiotic as I have discovered hes been throwing up in the basement. This is the usual drug I use to treat abscess-type infections and I want to make sure the interior infection clears up.
Avatar f tn secondly there are no herbs or natural remedies that will be effective with the treatment of this abscess, kitty will need to be on a medication from your Vet. an abscess can be a life threatening issue, please don't hesitate to have a Vet look after this for kitty. I could give you some idea's on natural remedies to help strengthen his immune system(only) after the surgery if you like, however do be sure and use the antibiotic as prescribed.
Avatar f tn My almost 20 year old calico cat has developed a jaw abscess that has broken through the skin to drain. I know from reading the forum this is VERY bad and I can't afford to bring her to the vet. She is still eating and otherwise acting quite normally but I am embarrassed to say I didn't notice that she developed this condition until I felt the scab under her chin. Then I noticed how distorted that side of her jaw has become. Life has been really hectic lately.
Avatar n tn I sure hope that you have enough clavamox to last 10 days. I really believe that your cat has an abscess and has an infection. He probably got bitten in the leg by the other cat, which caused it. To be honest, if your cat is favoring one leg, then the other leg hurts him too much to walk on it. It's possible that your cat is in pain. I really hope that you have enough clavamox, your cat needs it!
Avatar n tn my 15 yr old spayed female cat had abig hard lump on her nipple that looks like it burst leaving a good sized deep hole. I believe she had an abcess although the vet had indicated to me that she may have cancer. How do I treat my cat to help the abcess area heal now that it is draining?It has a very fowl odor as well. Help please.
Avatar m tn Hello and welcome...This sounds like an abscess. You'll want your vet to treat it before it gets out of control. Does your boy go outside? If so, he may of gotten into a scuffle with another cat. This is often how abscess happen...from an infected scratch or bite. I know hydrogen peroxide can be safely used, however, what I don't know is if that in itself will take care of it. Best of luck and please keep us posted!
Avatar f tn Some abscess can become serious and cause septicemia (blood infection). In either case it would be best to have your cat examined by a vet in case it is the infectious type.
2216535 tn?1339408893 seromas (fluid-filled pouches), hernias, infections/abscesses, inflammatory swellings, scar tissue thickenings and subcutaneous or linea alba stitches. Which swelling your cat has really depends on you seeing a veterinarian and getting a diagnosis - you should not attempt to diagnose your cat's surgical site swelling at home. Generally, fluid-filled, seroma sacs will resolve and shrink on their own as the fluid is reabsorbed back into the animal's body.
Avatar n tn I don't think the cloudy water is anything to worry about, as long as your changing it once a day. The scab under the chin could be feline acne, or some irritation from fleas. Sounds like some very minor problems. Take him to the vet, or if your tight with your vet call him and see what he thinks of the scabs. Maybe he can tell you what to put on his chin to get rid of it. The peroxide, for now, is a good and safe idea to use!
Avatar f tn then see if you can get a bottle of peroxid and gentian violet solution and put either one on your cat . if you going to use the peroxid make sure it goes in the hold remember do not push swab into the holdes to make it bigger . just do it gently remember the your cat can be in pain . he then get a relieve after you clean it do that until it is heal you will notice the difference .
Avatar f tn Hello Rosa and welcome...the only answer here is to have your cat neutered. Is there a reason why you haven't? This is very unhealthy and dangerous to let him roam, get in fights and get bitten. Those bites can abscess along with catching all kinds of disease.