Cat Leg Wound Treatment

The secret to keeping a cats leg bandaged is wrapping the entire leg instead of just the wound.

Cat leg wound treatment. Discuss treatment options for the fracture. Certain viral infections can cause wounds to persist and can be transmitted through biting. Hold the rag in place for 3 to 4 minutes before lifting it to see if the blood flow has slowed down.

That can be solved using an Elizabethan collar or cone. Clean your pets freshly clipped skin using isopropyl alcohol and a gauze pad. Your veterinarian will tailor a treatment plan to your cats specific condition and overall health.

No topical treatments should be used unless specifically directed by your veterinarian as some seemingly harmless chemicals can actually damage tissues and delay wound healing. Puncture wounds especially those caused by a bite. Its strong and flexible enough to allow the cat to walk.

It is advisable to clean the wound twice a day for two to three days to keep it open using cotton balls gauze or a washcloth and warm water. Wounds in cats often go undetected but can cause significant problems the longer they are present. Otherwise if its out of hours and the wounds are superficial you can treat.

If you dont have a syringe you can use a kitchen baster. If no granulation bed of fresh healthy tissue present debriding the wound applying a wet to dry until fresh granulation is established then upgrading to a dry bandage with just SSD silver sulfadiazene on a non-adhesive layer as the base cotton padding and vetrap outer layer changing every 3 days if she keeps it dry and in tact between bandage changes would be. Apply triple antibiotic ointment.

Finally you must ensure that the cat cannot reach the wound. If you put a collar on it you will avoid it reaching the wound and it will recover without problems. Wipe away any remaining lubricant and obvious debris like dirt or pebbles.