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What else can I help you with?
What if your cat is leaking pus where there seems to be a scar?
It is an infected wound. The pus is the dead bacteria coming out.
Can you get a staph from holding a cat if the cat has the infection?
It is possible to get a staph infection from holding a cat that is infected with the bacteria, especially if you have a cut or wound on your skin that comes into contact with the infected area on the cat. It is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands after handling animals, to reduce the risk of infection.
Do take your dog to the vet for a smelly wound?
Yes you should, as it is probably infected...
Why should you always cover cuts with a bandage?
To prevent the wound from getting infected.
Your cat declawed herself outside what do I do?
If your cat has managed to rip off her claw you need to her to the vets immediately. A cat that has a claw removed will be in great pain and if left the wound might get infected.
What do you do if blood is coming out of your cat?
If your cat is bleeding, take it to the vet immediately. Even the smallest wound can become infected, so treatment needs to be given as soon as possible.
What does it mean becoming septic?
An example is, if a wound becomes septic, it has become infected.
How do I find out what it was that bit my cat?
Only a vet can diagnose this so get your dog to a vet as soon as possible because the wound could become infected.
How do you treat an abscess that has erupted on your cattle?
Depending on where and how large the abscess is, you can normally treat it with some warm water and iodine. Use a sponge to clean the wound, you should do this everyday. If the animal is not other wise sick or the wound is not infected than this alone should be ok. If the wound is infected, penicillin should be administered, if you are unaware about administration, your best bet is to call your veterinarian.
Which animals can get tetanus?
By contamination of an infected wound such as if feces get in the wound or the wound is caused by something rusty
What is the Clear liquid from a wound?
It infected
Can a cat catch rabies from ingestion?
No. The transmission of rabies is through saliva. It requires a bite, or infected saliva entering an open wound, eye, or nose.
