Comments on: Dealing with an Abscess in a Cat http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/ A daily pet blog for cat and dog lovers to share advice and fun. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:41:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Lissa http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-667 Lissa Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:23:44 +0000 http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-667 It is possible that your cat is dealing with an uncontrolled bacterial infection that has taken this long to show severe problems. If that is the case, the constant irritation and infection from the bacteria could be causing sloughing of the dead tissue. Another possibility is Feline Leprosy which, in some cases can follow cat fight injuries. The infection can spread to subcutaneous tissues of the abdominal wall and cause problems underneath the skin. I also wouldn't rule out Feline Leukemia or Feline Infectious Virus. If your cat has not been tested for either diseases, then I would strongly recommend getting those tests run. Bloodwork and X-Rays may also be indicated to attempt to rule out cancer as well. I would strongly recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss any of these possibilities and begin aggressive diagnostics and treatment as soon possible. Best of Luck. Lauren, LVT It is possible that your cat is dealing with an uncontrolled bacterial infection that has taken this long to show severe problems. If that is the case, the constant irritation and infection from the bacteria could be causing sloughing of the dead tissue. Another possibility is Feline Leprosy which, in some cases can follow cat fight injuries. The infection can spread to subcutaneous tissues of the abdominal wall and cause problems underneath the skin. I also wouldn’t rule out Feline Leukemia or Feline Infectious Virus. If your cat has not been tested for either diseases, then I would strongly recommend getting those tests run. Bloodwork and X-Rays may also be indicated to attempt to rule out cancer as well. I would strongly recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss any of these possibilities and begin aggressive diagnostics and treatment as soon possible. Best of Luck.

Lauren, LVT

]]> By: SuzyQ http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-656 SuzyQ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:37:55 +0000 http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-656 My cat had two abscesses on his back from a fight with a fox when he got out one day last summer. We took him to the vets, they lanced them, and put drains in them for a while, to continue to draw out the infection. He had a catheter placed in his leg, and was given intravenous medication for about 2 weeks. Then a strange splitting crust appeared on his abdomen, leading down to his tummy, right in front of his hind leg. eventually, the skin fell off, and it's started to heal, but there is still a massive open flesh wound that seems to refuse to close. Why could this be happening? My cat had two abscesses on his back from a fight with a fox when he got out one day last summer. We took him to the vets, they lanced them, and put drains in them for a while, to continue to draw out the infection. He had a catheter placed in his leg, and was given intravenous medication for about 2 weeks. Then a strange splitting crust appeared on his abdomen, leading down to his tummy, right in front of his hind leg. eventually, the skin fell off, and it’s started to heal, but there is still a massive open flesh wound that seems to refuse to close. Why could this be happening?

]]> By: Becky http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-630 Becky Thu, 07 May 2009 15:11:06 +0000 http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-630 My cat is 7yrs old only ever been to the vets twice one for her injections and one to be neuted, last month she was i a fight and had 3massive lumps on her tail...abscuss she was on anitinflams and anitbiotics i also found that bathing the abscess in warm salty water really helped i even bathed the ones that hadnt burst and they cleared up well considering the vet was worried about the infection n said she could need an op to remove her tail.. Today i found a new one the vet is not worried as its fresh and the wound is clean so she's on antibiotics for 6days and has to wear a cone on her head as she loves to clean herself i think she has O.C.D lol. I just wanted to post my story and to say cats do get better and salty water really does help oh and the cone on Boots head helps too!!! My cat is 7yrs old only ever been to the vets twice one for her injections and one to be neuted, last month she was i a fight and had 3massive lumps on her tail…abscuss she was on anitinflams and anitbiotics i also found that bathing the abscess in warm salty water really helped i even bathed the ones that hadnt burst and they cleared up well considering the vet was worried about the infection n said she could need an op to remove her tail.. Today i found a new one the vet is not worried as its fresh and the wound is clean so she’s on antibiotics for 6days and has to wear a cone on her head as she loves to clean herself i think she has O.C.D lol. I just wanted to post my story and to say cats do get better and salty water really does help oh and the cone on Boots head helps too!!!

]]> By: Lissa http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-459 Lissa Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:46:09 +0000 http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-459 DeAnne, It sounds like an abscess. You should have the vet look at her to make sure she doesn't have an infection and also to get antibiotics and a stitching if necessary. DeAnne,

It sounds like an abscess. You should have the vet look at her to make sure she doesn’t have an infection and also to get antibiotics and a stitching if necessary.

]]> By: DeAnne http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-458 DeAnne Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:43:38 +0000 http://petsupplies4less.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/dealing-with-an-abscess-in-a-cat/#comment-458 I have a cat who has a lump behind his front paw. Now it is leaking & it smells. What should I do? I have a cat who has a lump behind his front paw. Now it is leaking & it smells. What should I do?

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