What should i do if cat attacks another cat?

Question

my cat was attack by another cat outside and the mystery cat left deep cuts on my cat. should i have him check at vet? hes updated on all shots. he seems fine now but what should i do as far as treatment?

Answer 1

If the other cat drew blood and they are still bleeding, by all means, please get it to the vet asap.  If the cuts are superficial, just leave them alone - do not put human antibiotics on them - they will ingest them.  Cats saliva has natural antibodies in them, and they will keep it cleaned.  Just check them for any puss or anything that just doesn't look "right" - and get the cat to the vet.

Answer 2

It is worth getting him checked over.  My cat had a fight last year and was seemingly ok, then a couple of days later started bleeding.  She had an abscess which had begun to drain and needed pain killing injections and antibiotics.  Better to be safe.