I can't afford a vet so I want to try and do it on myself
2006-06-15 06:19:57 · 16 answers · asked by dynamicDee 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Neosporin will work.
Take the collar off and leave it off until the area has healed. Then, get a new safety collar.
The collars are lightweight and inexpensive.
2006-06-22 01:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by WannaRideQuietly 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Do the sores give off a strong odor? If so it is possibly an infection that requires strong medication and an antibiotic such as amoxicillan. Infection draws flies and they will lay eggs..so keep an eye on the sores because maggots are not uncommon in infected and open sores.
If it is not an infection and simply scabbed over sores, first of all he is allergic to his collar or it was too tight on him. In either case remove the collar and clean the wounds with soapy water (if the cat will let you). A vet could give you a specific ointment for the sores but if you aren't able to afford the vet use an over the counter antibiotic ointment such as neosporin, a small amount once or twice a day.
If kitty licks it off that is OK, cat saliva is a natural antibiotic for his wounds. But to keep him from licking the medicine off, tie a piece of a torn sheet around his neck to cover the sores, loose enough to be comfortable (usually if you can easily squeeze 2 fingers between the cat and collar it is good)
Good Luck and let me know how this works out for you.
2006-06-15 13:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by socal4jeani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it just a small scab or all the way around? Did you let the collar grow into the neck? You really have to watch a kitten as it grows so the collar does not get imbedded. If it is a small scab, I would clean it with peroxide, and then put some antibiotic ointment on it. If the collar was imbedded, it needs to be seen by a vet.
2006-06-15 13:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright, I have never had a cat, but I had a similar issue with my late dog. His collar wore the skin on his neck raw and it would bleed from time to time. What we did, was put some neosporin or Vitamin A and D cream. Treat it like a small child's skin. So any of those gentle ointments should do the trick.
2006-06-15 13:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by bluesundayjunkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put Neosporin® on it and leave the collar off while it's healing. (This means kitty will need to be confined indoors if he goes outside.)
When you can afford it, get a microchip put in the cat so if he gets lost he will be returned to you. That way the cat doesn't have to wear the collar. (Licensing and tag information can be put on the microchip along with your name, address and phone number.)
2006-06-15 13:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Georgia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a pet store as they have things for pets. My cats will lick off OTC meds. Clean the area and make sure the cat does not have fleas as scratching will cause the scab too.
2006-06-15 13:37:22 · answer #6 · answered by SHAy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet. Call around to find the cheapest place possible and go there. Otherwise, call your regular vet and see what suggestions they can give you over the phone.
2006-06-15 13:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by cw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a simple cream containing cortisone to quickly heal any sores my cats have had.
2006-06-15 13:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash the area (with a cloth) and put some Neosporin on it.
2006-06-15 13:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cream containing cortisone. Can find it at the pet store.
2006-06-15 13:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by hpygrl01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋