Does your Cat have a Bite Abscess?

Unlike dogs, cats’ wounds are often infected after a spat. Cats tend to bite and scratch at each other when they feel threatened or intimidated. When a dog bites another dog, the blunt teeth normally tear at the skin, creating gash wounds that need stitches and cleansing. When cats bite at each other, their teeth are a lot like hypodermic needles. They puncture the skin and then the tissues close over the wound, trapping the bacteria and contaminants from the animal’s mouth inside. This can create an abscess, which is a painful pussy pocket on your animal’s skin. Usually, the area is sore, and your pet will not want you to touch it.

Abscesses are frequently located near a cat’s rear end. When you have more than one feline in your house, the kitties may fight, even in play. Even a playful spat can turn into a medical concern because of the way that the wound closed up. If you have multiple cats, and see a large swelling lump on your cat, then chances are that your animal is suffering from an abscess. If not treated, these abscesses can break open, and become a very painful, messy wound. You will want to take your cat to a vet promptly, where they can flush out the abscess using the proper medical techniques. Don’t try to treat the wound on your own, because you may cause your animal more pain than is necessary.

The key to preventing these abscesses is preventing cat-on-cat aggression. This is frequently difficult. Of you have more than one cat and then tend to fight then you may want to try separating the animals. Also, you can keep your cat inside to prevent fights with neighboring cats in the area. Some vets separating fighting cats for a period of time and then reintroducing them to each other, just like you would do with a new cat. This may prevent fighting in the future. If your feline needs medical treatment, make sure that you are in contact with a reputable veterinarian who can help you to bring your pet back to good health.