> A quick update:
>
> We took Jinx to our cat clinic yesterday where the vet cleaned the
> wound (gauze and hydrogen peroxide) and prescribed antibiotics.  Today
> the cut isn't looking too great - it's fairly infected and starting to
> get pussy, so we just cleaned it thoroughly with some warm soapy water.
>  I hope it gets better soon as DW is starting to freak out at its
> gruesome appearance and it's only a matter of time before we run back
> to the vet.
>
> Latest picture shows the progression:  http://www.krystek.net/JinxCut
>
> Updates will follow as he hopefully improves.
>
> - John
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>Our 2 year old tabby Jinx hurt himself somehow during the night and I
>>was hoping for some advice, specifically whether we should take him to
>>the vet.  I figure pictures speak louder than words so I took a closeup
>>of the wound:
>>
>>http://krystek.net/JinxCut
>>
>>It's on the back of his neck, and is a cut along with about a
>>half-dollar sized area of missing fur.  He seems irritated at not being
>>able to lick it, and unless I distract him he'll try to scratch at the
>>area.  The area is very tender and he winces when it's touched.  It
>>looks like he might have been crawling under something and had a tuft
>>of his fur caught then ripped out - he's an indoor-only cat.  He's also
>>extremely jumpy and hates going to the vet so I'm hesitant to take him
>>there if it isn't necessary, but I'm worried about potential infection.
>> Is there anything I can do or should I pack him (and his brother, they
>>go everywhere together) up to visit the doc?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>- John