Q My cat lives to go outdoors, especially in the summer. Every so often, he gets in a scrap and comes home with a wound that I promptly wash off and apply antibiotic ointment to. This time, he has a ...

A cat bite can be just a cat bite, but a cat bite wound can be significantly more serious. In fact, infection can set in from an organism that is contracted from a bite, leading to worry as well as ...

Dear Christopher Cat: Oreo, our 3-year-old neutered male indoor-outdoor cat, suddenly acquired a large, soft swelling over one hip. When I look closely, I can see two small scabs at the center. What ...

Cat bites may look harmless, but their deep puncture wounds can trap bacteria and lead to infections. Learn what symptoms to ...

Cat bite abscesses are a common problem we see as veterinarians. Cats are very territorial and will get into fights if other cats invade their space. Any age and sex of cat can be affected, however it ...

I had to take my cat in to my vet recently for an abscess on the side of her face that was all puffed up. She had lost her appetite, and I was told that she had a fever as well as really bad teeth.

Abscesses in most cases are caused by fighting with another cat. When a tooth or claw penetrates the skin, it causes damage to underlying tissue. Bacteria are deposited in the tissue at the time of ...

I had a consultation the other day that was so much fun it made me feel like a new graduate vet again, which, after nearly 20 years in practice, is a rare thing. It was with a lovely little black cat ...

Dear Dr. LaCroix: Our cat Tom – please don’t make fun of this name! – has consented to live with us for the last 7 years. He spends most of the day outside and most nights on our bed. Occasionally, he ...

In Ghatkopar, Mumbai, a stray feline with a ripped ear and a large open wound received treatment using a porcine skin patch as a biological bandage. The cat's wound remarkably recovered in just five ...