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QuestionWill an abscess on a cat go away?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianOnce an abscess has formed, it won't just 'disappear'. The abscess is likely to burst, leaving an open infected sore which needs treatment. -
QuestionWhat can I put on my cat's abscess?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianIf the abscess has burst, then keep the area clean by bathing it with salt water. However, antibiotics are likely to be needed so bathing alone might not solve the problem. -
QuestionCan my cat die from an abscess?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianIf the infection gets into the bloodstream, the cat could become septic and die. All abscesses need treatment since even the local infection can cause significant problems. -
QuestionHow long does it take for an abscess to go away?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThis depends on the size of the abscess and how strong the cat's immune system is. An average abscess, with lancing and antibiotics, settles down in 5-7 days.
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