Cat Abscess

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AnnieL - 25 Mar 2005 15:16 GMT

My cat got an abscess. No pus was found when it was opened up, so the
wound was stitched up. I have since been told that abscesses mustn't be
stitched up. My cat is now far worse and now has cellulitis and I don't
know whether it is because the wound was stitched up. Was this the right
thing to do?

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Ken Oaf - 25 Mar 2005 21:06 GMT

> My cat got an abscess. No pus was found when it was opened up, so the
> wound was stitched up. I have since been told that abscesses mustn't be
> stitched up. My cat is now far worse and now has cellulitis and I don't
> know whether it is because the wound was stitched up. Was this the right
> thing to do?

An abscess should be allowed to drain while it heals. The cat should also be
given a course of antibiotics.

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Judy - 26 Mar 2005 04:55 GMT

>> My cat got an abscess. No pus was found when it was opened up, so the
>> wound was stitched up. I have since been told that abscesses mustn't be
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> be
> given a course of antibiotics.

I agree with you 100%!

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scott - 11 Apr 2005 23:53 GMT

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/ I found this web site very helpfull.my
cat has an abscess just went to vet today because of what the info said
about my cats health about it.

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Mark Conrad - 20 May 2005 00:29 GMT

My vet' left the abcess open for drainage, then precribed heavy doses of
antibiotics to cimcumvent infection that might be caused by the
drainage. (abcessed tooth)

Mark-

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