Our cat is pregnant and is supposed to have her kittens any day now. However, about 2 weeks ago, we noticed a scab had developed just below one of the nipples on the bare part of the belly. We dressed it and cleaned it, thinking that she have caused a slight injury to herself.
It has gotten progressively worse until this morning, the scab is falling off, but there is alot of pus. The scab itself is still attached only by what can only be described as a "string of pus" that actually looks like it goes INTO her belly. There are no Animal Hospitals around us open today (Sunday). Any ideas whats going on and what we can do for her for now?
Also, she does not seem to be in any pain, she is eating, drinking, and having normal bowel movements. No vomiting or other symptoms of illness. If it wasnt for the fact that it looks so bad, you couldnt even tell there was something wrong.
2007-02-18 04:23:53 · 10 answers · asked by yawn 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
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2007-02-18 04:26:57 · update #1
Ok, what we originally thought was a "string of pus" is actually her nipple, and its on the scab, and its only hanging by whatever string attaches it into her belly...
2007-02-18 04:44:47 · update #2
Since she's eating well, and everything appears normal, otherwise, with her, it sounds like a strictly surface wound. Try draining the puss with a clean needle and paper towel. Then clean thoroughly with Hydrogen Peroxide. Do NOT cover it. allow it to air dry out. Put neosporine on topically, to detour the infection area and keep it from itching. It's OK if she licks, as her saliva contains natural antibodies.
I would have her vet checked when you can though. Hope this helps. Good luck with the new litter.
2007-02-18 04:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle C 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well the present of pus indicated that there is an infection in her body as of now i would try and contact a veternarian. This infection could be endangering the health of her unborn kittens. I would also reccomend getteing her spayed. This would decrese the chance of her getting ovarian cancer and breast cancer. But as the years goes on that chance increases. But I would get the phone book out and start calling every vet listed to see if they have an emergency service. Most do.
2007-02-18 04:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by Nickel B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's acting normal, clean and dress the wound again as far as you feel comfortable with it, and make sure you take her in first thing tomorrow. It seems like it's not bothering her, so it's probably OK. I'd check cat websites, too, and see if you can find the number for an emergency vet so you can call and ask.
2007-02-18 04:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by cucumberlarry1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make her comfortable, don't touch it too much, and bring her to the vet first thing tomorrow, I'm sure she'll have priority considering the fact that she's pregnant and due. Honestly the best thing to do is just get the advice from your vet, because you really don't want to end up doing something to hurt her or her babies in the long run. Good luck and I hope it all works out!
2007-02-18 04:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you try to check in the yellow page and see if there are some house veterinarian clinic that does open on the late shefts with what times and weeks they do open and close in youre town . if you there are one in the phone book then you should call later today ot tommarrow set a appointment for youre cat to check see if the veterinary doctor can gave something to help youre pregnant cat or maybe can gave birth at the clinic either one is the best .
2007-02-18 04:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by sk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ever watch animal hospital.lol. well what u have to do is get rid of all the pus some how and clean the cut with some sort of spirit to prevent infection. then aplly a plaster and keep changing the plaster every day.
2007-02-18 04:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by Leonidus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your best bet is not to touch it. it will most likely heal on its own. if you are that concerned, then i heard from somewhere that if you get a damp warm towel and leave it there for perhaps a few minutes, it will soften up the scab and remove some of the pus. good luck
2007-02-18 04:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The hospital may not be open but will have 24 hour emergency. Call them for advice and they will say whether you need to get her seen or not.
Problems always arise at weekends with pets as it costs more, but if you are really concerned then it would be best to get her seen.
2007-02-18 04:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if you cleaned it and dressed it it should be fine but mi not 100% sure, if you are REALLY worried then look at yellowpages.com and find a 24 hour vet clinic!
i hope this helps
p.s. i hope all of her kittens are healthy!
2007-02-18 04:48:06 · answer #9 · answered by cat. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teach the cats to use the toliet. If they don't learn quickly--flush them down it.
2016-03-29 01:21:49 · answer #10 · answered by Amber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋