how can i heal an abscess on a cat naturally?

Answer 1

Warm compresses and you can drain yourself but you would risk infection and then definently need the vet and antibiotics. Thing is are you sure its just an abcess and not a tumor??

Answer 2

I know alot of people won't agree, but in my experience cats are very good at healing their own wounds. The abscess will burst and then will heal. When you run into problems is when the abscess is from a bite and diseases are transferred.

I also know alot of people won't agree with this either, but I just pour hydrrogen peroxide on the wound to bubble out the infection and let the cat do the rest. In their activities, they usually will keep it open for a while which lets the pus come out (that you wash away with peroxide). But I seek treatment if an abscess is where a cat can't reach it.

My cats rarely get an abscess but the ones they have had have healed perfectly with no after effects. And they are all happy and healthy.

This is only my opinion and the way I deal with it. As usual, you should see a vet for correct diagnosis and treatment.

Answer 3

Abscesses are an area of bacterial infection, and the only thing that heals an infection is antibiotics, otherwise the bacteria will continue to take over. 'Natural remedies' such as cleaning can only prevent a wound from becoming infected - once infection is present, antibiotics are needed to kill the bacteria.

Abscesses need lancing if they are closed, and this is usually best done under sedation as it is painful. Abscesses also require deep cleaning which is usually much too painful to be done concious.

I would really advise a vet visit if you have a cat with an abscess - trying to heal them 'naturally' usually results in a very dangerous mess indeed, as the tissue involved in the infection will quickly become necrotic (die off) and this effect will only spread. It isn't worth the risk.

Chalice

Answer 4

Take your cat to the vet. He could really be sick. My former cat had a couple of abscesses and I thought it was no big deal. I put OTC antibiotic cream and hydrogen peroxide on them but they didn't heal. Well, long story short, he got really sick and died very soon after that. I always thought I should have taken him to the vet; maybe the abscesses were the problem, or at least part of the problem.

Answer 5

Hello, only if it's an outside cat can you allow a Natural healing process cuz it's gross..requiring flies & maggots..cats skin infects easily cuz it quicly heals over on the outside but not inside ..so the wound has to be kept open & if the cat can reach it they will keep it open..it may re-infect a few times but as long as the cat can open it for drainage, they usually heal on their own..and even the tiniest of wounds will do this, also the wounds can get alot bigger..cat skin stretches ..ALOT, making it a bigger wound..till it finally heals..if it can't be broken open & kept open, that is how the cats can die..so if this is all too gross & not possible to allow in a home.. it's time for a VET !! Take Care :)

Answer 6

Please DONT attempt to heal your cat on your own. This is very dangerous to her health, and abscesses need to be drained by proffessionals. Don't mess around with herbal poultices or anything like that- your cat needs veterinary attention immediately!!

Answer 7

Go to a naturopathic vet. Many are certified in herbal medicine. But go to a vet. Refusing to take a sick child to the doctor is child abuse. Neglecting a pet's needs is animal abuse.

Answer 8

Take it to a vet- don't DIY- if the infection spreads to other parts of his body, he could become septic and die.

Answer 9

No she needs to see a vet