My cat got into a cat fight,...?

Question

He now has a little chuck of fur missing,and an boo-boo there. It doesn't look to bad,though. I've been putting Hydrogen peroxide on it and petroleum jelly,my question is do you know what I should do? Am I doing the right thing? I've heard cats can catch things from other cats and cat and injuries are serious...

Answer 1

I think people are getting a bit hysterical on this answer.

Firstly all cats fight.  My cat is 11 years old and he is neutered but he will still fight any other male that comes on his territory.  Providing they have had all the jabs then they should not catch any serious diseases.

Secondly, Make sure you can not find any other open wounds on the cat.  Also feel all over his body to see if he is sensitive to touch in any areas.  This could indicate internal injury.

As long as your cat is eating, drinking and weeing as normal then it is unlikley that he has any internal injuries.

Keep an eye on him, check that he is not UNUSALLY sleepy, that he is alert and responsive when you call or pet him.

As far as the wound is concerned the best thing to clean it with is warm water with a teaspoon of salt dissolved in it.  Salt is a natural anti-bac and will keep the wound clean.  then leave it to the open air.  Clean it two or three times a day and keep checking for puss or redness, signs of infection.

If the wound does get red and ***** then he needs antibiotics from the vet.

Answer 2

I would not be put hydrogen peroxide or petroleum jelly on the cat.  I would clean it with distilled water.  Then, wash it in Comfrey Leaf Tea (and herb available at some health food stores and online).  Comfrey Leaf promotes healing of sin irratations & wounds.  I would also feed the cat a good diet (all natural) and put pure cranberry juice in it (to help prevent infection).  [Table scraps, canned or fresh fish or chicken  mixed with some soft vegetables (mashed) and/or over-cooked pasta would be better than commercial cat foods.]  I would mix about a capful of cranberry juice in to 6 ounces of (say) tuna - to give you an idea of the dose.  Whether the cat's wound becomes infected largely depends on how strong his immune system is, in general.  Even if it gets infected, it will grow pus there, break open and drain, heal.  If you feed him well, wash it (with distilled water...and comfrey tea), the cat should be just fine.

  

Answer 3

cats can catch feline leukemia, feline hiv, and rabies from battle wounds. see a vet. he might even find something that you overlooked. I have seen a cat that has come in to my clinic with internal bleeding from being knocked around so hard by a feral cat. the owners and vet couldn't tell until the vet did a thorough exam.

Answer 4

So you know this and let you still let him run around loose outdoors?  If he did catch anything from another cat it's too late now to help him.  He could already have Feline Leukemia, FIV, god knows what else.  I would suggest having a vet check his wounds, but then, that's what a responsible pet owner would do.

Answer 5

Cat scratches and bites can get terribly infected and in the long run if not treated become expensive to treat. I would take the cat into the vet ASAP for antibiotics so it does not develope into something serious.

Neutering your cat also helps (if hes not)??

Answer 6

In addition to concerns about those wounds becoming infected, something to be aware of, is the possibility that the cat may have sustained internal injuries.  Please be sure to monitor your cat closely in the coming days for signs of shock and internal bleeding.  Here is a link to a site with information that may help you assess your cat thoroughly  http://www.cathelp-online.com/emergency/... and this page describes shock and the appropriate first aid for that, until you can get to a vet:http://www.cathelp-online.com/emergency/...