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What to Do If a Cat’s Tail Gets Caught in a Door?
Assess the injury: for minor external wounds, disinfect with iodine and apply ointment. If the cat cannot move normally or the wound is large, see a vet to check for bone injury and keep it calm.
My hamster had a tumor that was very large; after medication there was no improvement, then it broke open on its own, keeps scratching, and bleeds. What should I do, what medicine and dressing to use?
For an abdominal tumor, first determine type at an exotic-pet vet; benign ones can be cleaned and surgically removed, malignant need biopsy and surgery plus radiotherapy. If no vet access, keep the wound clean and dry with iodine and antibiotic ointment like erythromycin.
Why Is My Cat’s Chin Swollen?
Swollen chin may be from wound infection, 'internal heat,' or folliculitis; treatment depends on cause. Check for wounds; none - rule out wound infection. Try anti-inflammatory ointment on the chin; if no improvement or worsening, vet for targeted treatment.
Why does my newborn kitten have wounds on its hind legs?
Purulent skin wounds on a newborn kitten's legs are usually a sign of infection and inflammation, possibly caused by skin trauma or bacteria. If possible, take the kitten to a vet for a skin scraping and microscopic exam to identify the cause before medication. For home care, flush the wound with hydrogen peroxide or saline, wipe away discharge, disinfect with iodine, and keep it dry.
My cat was run over by a wheel and now limps with no visible wound—is it a fracture, and is it serious?
Limping after being run over is usually serious—possibly bone, joint or soft-tissue injury causing pain and reluctance to bear weight. Confirm with an X-ray; if unavailable, feel for bone ends or crepitus. Restrict activity, keep it calm, and apply cold compresses; seek veterinary care if a fracture is suspected.
My cat has a black lump on its hind leg
From the photo, the scab on the cat's hind leg is usually from a wound that formed a scab. The broken skin may be from a bite or long-term friction. Bacterial or fungal infection can also cause hard scabs. Gently clean and disinfect the scab without pulling it off to avoid harm; if from infection, use antibiotics or antifungals.
My cat has a wound where the skin broke and I can see bone — what’s going on?
A cat's wound is generally caused by severe force, a bite, or a sharp object, creating a tear that exposes bone. This is serious and needs prompt professional cleaning and suturing; exposed bone easily leads to infection and, in severe cases, amputation. Do not handle it casually. Clean fur, disinfect with iodine, fit an Elizabethan collar, and rush to the vet.
One of my cat’s front paws and leg is swollen, painful to touch, with no visible wound; she limps and can’t put that foot down. She’s otherwise alert.
Treat paw swelling according to the cause. Check the paw pads and toes for foreign objects or injuries and remove them; deep wounds need veterinary care. Small wounds or interdigital dermatitis can be disinfected and treated with anti-inflammatory ointment at home.
My cat has watery diarrhea; it did not have it when found. My child was diagnosed with throat pus — is that related to the cat? The cat bit my chin and it itched, and I scratched up small bumps — how should the cat be treated?
Cat diarrhea usually does not directly sicken people, but a low-immunity child's throat pus may relate to cat contact and needs medical diagnosis. The diarrhea may be from gut issues, enteritis, panleukopenia, or parasites, so take the cat to the vet and check for zoonotic disease if it will live with you. The itch and bumps after a cat bite are likely allergy or infection; see a doctor for wound care and keep distance from the cat.
My cat was fine all day, I groomed it at about 6 pm, then it slept; later when it moved it limped holding one front leg — what is usually going on?
A sudden limp can be from a paw pad injury, numb leg, fracture, or joint issues, needing prompt checks. First inspect the paw for foreign objects, clean and bandage any wound. If no wound and it can bear weight, it may be a pressed-and-numbed leg from sleeping; rest it and watch; if no improvement, see a vet.