My cat has a sore that is infected, how do I treat it?

Answer by  karenkay (343)

If your cat has an infected sore, you should take it to be checked out by a veterinarian so he can check the severity of the infection. Small animals can become septic quickly and die from an infection, so it is better to be safe. Vets know how to treat infections.

Answer by  catBilly (11)

Clean the wound as best as you can, most times the cat will help you in cleaning it. Use warm soapy water and pat the sore, do not rub it, bring the cat to the vet for some anti-biotics.

Answer by  sasser1102 (198)

I would use peroxide and bandages. Peroxide will disinfect it without pain, and the bandages will keep your pet from further infecting it either outside or through play. Also, it will keep the animal from licking the sore.

Answer by  ShauniLee (4)

I have the same problem at the moment, i give him-antibiotics, bathed his wound with warm-salty water a few times and applied aniceptic cream to it, its kind of pussing out after i bathe it but it stops after a bit. Is there anyting else i can do for him??

Answer by  Talerith (83)

Cat can take the same treatment that humans do. Clean the infected area thoroughly. Pull away any hair from the area using a wet cloth. Use Pain Reducing Neosporin on the infected area. Cover it with a piece of gauze and the using a sports wrap, wrap the gauze to cover it.