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Hi my cat had a fight with another cat he fine, but i guess the other cat bit him one week later he notices theres a scab so he licks it off i cant stop him (chocolate) from doing that. What is good to put on the cut so it can heal fast?

 

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Age: 2; Male; Breed: short hair

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peroxide & neosporin

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August 13 2006 at 4:16 AM (4 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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The best thing to put on the scab is plain vaseline. It is OK if he licks it. If, however., it looks infected as cat bites have a lot of bacteria, use neosporen but do not let him lick that off.

Let me know if you still have questions.



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August 13 2006 at 4:20 AM (3 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: There is no scab anymore ,it an open cut , What is best to put on it so it can heal?
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August 13 2006 at 4:22 AM (2 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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Does it look infected? Is there any pus?

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August 13 2006 at 4:29 AM (7 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: There is no puss it looks pinkish & white in color
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August 13 2006 at 4:47 AM (17 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
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Dear friend,

You can apply a very warm damp compress three times a day as that wil bring any infection to the surface.Then apply either neosporen, triple antibiotic or bacitracin four times a day. Keep him bust for five minutes while it soaks in so he cannot lick any off. As it heals, apply lain vaseline and it is OK if he licks that. Get some waterproof bandaids you can use to keep it covered when he goes outdoors.

If it developes pus or he seems feverish - he will need an oral antibiotic.

If you still have any questions, just let me know. I am happy to help in any way possible.

Very sincerly,

Terri



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August 13 2006 at 4:53 AM (5 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: Hi can i buy triple antibotic or bacitracin over the counter ? Where can i get it ?
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August 13 2006 at 4:55 AM (2 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
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SURE, YOU CAN GET TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC AT ANY DRUG STORE OR SUERMARKET.

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