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wound won't heal due to scatching
Hi, My cat Purl was wounded (open abrasion) in what I am assuming was
a fight. By the following day it was clear that she was making it worse by licking and scratching. The wound is right on the side of her neck so I didn't think I should use a cone around her head. I have been using a cuff and sleeve pieces of old jerseys and cutting openings for her arms, like a sleevless turtle neck on her. This has been effective, size of wound is greatly reduced. But then she has gotten to the point muliple times where the scab is about to fall off and she must just keep scratching to the point that it opens up again. It has never shown any sign of infection. I have been trying to avoid a vet still holding out hope that it will heal as it is now about an inch long after having been about four inches or more. Any suggestions? Thanks |
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wound won't heal due to scatching
Take her to the vet. I know you didn't want to hear that, but you also
know that that is what you should do. atalog wrote: Hi, My cat Purl was wounded (open abrasion) in what I am assuming was a fight. By the following day it was clear that she was making it worse by licking and scratching. The wound is right on the side of her neck so I didn't think I should use a cone around her head. I have been using a cuff and sleeve pieces of old jerseys and cutting openings for her arms, like a sleevless turtle neck on her. This has been effective, size of wound is greatly reduced. But then she has gotten to the point muliple times where the scab is about to fall off and she must just keep scratching to the point that it opens up again. It has never shown any sign of infection. I have been trying to avoid a vet still holding out hope that it will heal as it is now about an inch long after having been about four inches or more. Any suggestions? Thanks |
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