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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Cat Has A Very Bad Abscess On His Head. Was Sick For A Few…

My cat has a very bad abscess on his head. Was sick for a few days before we realized. A drain tube was installed about 30 hours ago. Lots of drainage still. Cat not very responsive, eyes not opening to look at me, mostly laying in one spot. As far as i can tell, he’s only getting up to urinate in the box. He drank some water last night. Had a very very small bite of food but hasn’t really eaten for days. Is this normal now that the tube is installed? He was given fluids and a antibiotic shot. I feel like the infection, not the antibiotics, is winning the battle. How long before I see progress or need to take him back to the vet? I’m thinking we should go back tomorrow 48 hours after having the tube installed if he’s still like this. Thoughts?

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  1. Anonymous

    I agree, I’d get him in today.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi Good Night One Of My Goat Has An Absess On Below The Neck I…

Hi good night one of my goat has an absess on below the neck i try gashing it put only a little inflammation came out but it is still swollen n hard

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    It is likely more inflammation than actually abscess.  I would try getting him to see a vet for treatment as soon as you can.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Has A Abscess Above His Tooth, Tooth Appears Clean And White, But Abscess…

My cat has a abscess above his tooth, tooth appears clean and white, but abscess started to bleed I would like to know what antibiotic should be used at this time

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  1. Anonymous

    your cat needs a vet to determine your next step.  don’t give an antibiotic without veterinary direction.

  2. Bob Minion

    If I could afford the 180 dollar office call he would if already been in, I got hurt and have been unable to work, money is limited but I love my cat don’t want him to be in pain

  3. julie brader

    Hes already in pain with an absess in his mouth. Please do as Laura said and take him to a Vet this won’t get better without the correct treatment. If the poison from the absess goes into his bloodstream it will get a lot worse. 

    Phone Vets see if you can pay the bill off, borrow the money, anything… but you have to take him. 

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Vets Opinion Is Cancer Tumor But Diagnosis Will Cost Heaps And If It Is Cancer…

vets opinion is cancer tumor but diagnosis will cost heaps and if it is cancer nothing could be done due to location. i have been prescribed pain killers which i give her daily. however a new development has me confused, she has started to bleed a little bit from the mouth at the affected area can a tumor bleed? . should i get antibiotics for an abscess ? she deserves to be comfortable but i can not afford untreatable cancer diagnosis

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  1. David Staunton

    did you read my comments ?

  2. David Staunton

    what ? did you read my comments

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
One Of My Guinea Pigs Have An Abcess That Popped. I Cleaned It Out And…

One of my guinea pigs have an abcess that popped. I cleaned it out and it doesnt have an infection but it isn’t healing at all. What should I do.

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  1. Alex Sheets

    I am getting her an appointment but is there anything else I should do until then.

  2. PK Dennis

    Keep her clean and dry, perhaps cut the fur away from the wound so the area can stay clean.  If there is drainage you might want to soak the area with a wash cloth dipped in hot, salted water two times per day (morning & night).  Use Epsom salts if you have them, kosher or sea salt works too.  Salt the water until it tastes like the ocean.  Dip a clean cloth in the water and wring out to it isn’t too drippy (and the water should be hot, but not burn you or the GP), then place it over the wound and hold it there until the cloth cools.  Do this a few times per treatment, cleaning the area with the cloth at the end.  Use fresh salted water and a new cloth each morning and night.

    Good luck.

     

  3. Alex Sheets

    Thank you both so much. I really appreciate the help.