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Sent to Cat Experts September 20, 2006 11:49 a.m.

my kittens paw pad is slightly swollen and smells like its infected.What can I do my own self to help him?

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September 20, 2006 11:53 a.m. (4 minutes and 5 seconds later)

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You can try soaking the foot in warm epsom salt water 2 to 3 times a day for the next few days and see if that helps. If not then you may have to take him to the vet for antibiotics.

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Sent September 20, 2006 11:58 a.m. (5 minutes and 14 seconds later)

ok I will try that.I am a nurse so Im not totally lost but would like to avoid vet fees if possible.Do you think putting a little antibiotic ointment on his paw would also help and maybe a bandage over his paw pad since it keeps getting litter stuck in the pa and it gets all icky.

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September 20, 2006 12:01 p.m. (3 minutes and 7 seconds later)

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The problem would keeping him from licking off the ointment. If you can keep a bandage on him then it would be worth a try. If you can get some childrens amoxi drops 50mg/ml you can give him some of that, about 1/2 ml twice daily for about 10 days. If not try the wraps.

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Sent September 20, 2006 12:09 p.m. (8 minutes and 20 seconds later)

thank you very much for your answers.I dont know how his paw got infected he is an indoor cat.I will go to Walmart now and get the epsom salt and some type of bandage he wont try and take off.Although my 8 yr old daughter will be monitoring him closely.She is homeschooled so shes her with me all day so well keep an eye on him.Thanks agian!

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September 21, 2006 12:16 p.m. (1 day and 0 hours later)

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