2006-11-26 07:48:43 · 7 answers · asked by northdakotagirl2003 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I'm assuming it's a superficial scratch b/c a deep scratch would go thru the ear. Most likely it Will be OK on it's own. Cats are great healers, they problems come when they have bite wounds from each other (that's when you get abscess's). You can try cleaning the ear with a damp paper towel to remove any dry blood and if you would like you can apply a little neosporin type product, i would not use it more than 2 -3 times a day and you probably won't need it for more than 3-4 days. If your cat is shaking his head a lot and the ear swells please call your vet, but it should be fine after a few days.
2006-11-26 07:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by lola99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a little neosporin on the scratch. It'll be just fine, if it's just a surface scratch.
2006-11-26 07:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use cortaide or neosporane. My cats get scratched by each other all the time when they play. Either one works well.
2006-11-26 08:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by Debra L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen peroxide solution as directed on the bottle - great for cleaning out infection but don't make it stronger than it recommends. Salt water or calendula tincture are both good.
2006-11-26 08:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Andy D 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would double check with your vet....but i would probably clean it with some hydrogen peroxide and then put a small amount of neosporin on it
2006-11-26 08:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call Your Vet.
2006-11-26 08:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen peroxide.
2006-11-26 07:51:46 · answer #7 · answered by ms.fruitbat 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋