My cat got a hole in his side and it's not bleeding just oozing white gunk (for lack of better word)?

Question

Anyone know what to do?
little money :(

Answer 1

The white gunk would be pus from infection.If you absolutelty cannot afford to go to the vet,then clean the hole out with peroxide and fill it with Neosporin.Wash it out everyday.and make sure the cat stays inside.Maybe a shelter in your area could help with vet expenses.The cat really should see a vet,as it probably needs antibiotics.

Answer 2

Abscesses in cats are usually caused by bite wounds or scratches, and may be multiple when they occur. The infection results from bacteria carried on the teeth or claws of the attacking animal, which enters the skin through the bite or scratch. Most abscesses will be located around the neck, front legs, or the tail and rump area. Many times owners fail to realize the cat has been bitten. Some of the signs to look for are soft, painful swelling, foul-smelling discharge from an open wound, lethargy, and a loss of appetite. To properly treat a cat with an abscess, follow the cat care tips listed below:

Step 1: Clip the hair around the abscess area.

Step 2: If the abscess is draining, proceed to Step 3. If not, apply hot, moist compresses for 20-minute periods two or three times a day until the abscess starts draining.

Step 3: Thoroughly clean the area with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide two or three times a day. Do not use any other antiseptic. Keep a scab from forming for two or three days by picking it off with your fingernail.

Step 4: If the cat stops eating, or the abscess does not stop draining foul-smelling material within 48 hours, or the area of involvement is very large, transport the cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Answer 3

Sounds like an abscess that has burst.

If it is on his side there is a good chance it will drain by itself. Gently squeeze out the pus and wash with warm salty water. (There should be enough salt that is tastes like sea water.) If you want you can use a syringe and flush the wound out. But you may need an extra person to help. The salt water wont hurt, it is just the discomfort.

If you are by yourself, put the cat on a bench next to a sink (wounded side next to the sink), scruff the cat with his butt towards you and your arm against his un-injured side. Squeeze out the pus and rinse liberally with the salty water.

Do this twice a day. As long as it can drain by itself it should get better on its own. Just make sure you take the scab off until there is no more pus coming out.


Check over your cat to see if there are any other puncture or scratch wounds.

Good luck

Answer 4

Okay- that's a ruptured (burst) abcess.

First, gently squeeze the abcess to empty it. It''l stink, probably.
Then:
All you need to do is wash it gently with warm, wet face cloth and mild soap (dial) and then put NEOSPORIN OINTMENT with pain relief on it.

It's okay if the cat licks the neosporin it won't hurt him.

Abcesses are almost always caused by a fight with another cat. The white stuff is pus.

They can almost always be safely treated at home.

All the vet would do differently is to give you an oral antibiotic such as amoxidrops to give the cat 2 x a day.

Answer 5

could be an abecess, and U might want to make sure its not a wolf worm(warble) they can be deadly.We rescued a cat awhile back and It was ooozing not really white but a almost yellow color.And spite $300.00 later,We still had to have him put down..At least Try to call ur Vet and see if He will make a payment arrangement for u.Im sure he prob has a bad infection and Is in need of soem clavaomx.is he biting at it?Chewing the fur away from his side?I wish I could be of more help hun...Is he an iside or outside cat?Do u have any other animals he could have fought with?I am sorry ur kitty is sick.Wish him better..

Answer 6

It's either the vet or you take your chances if your cat should die. Don't know if anyone can give you an exact answer on what to do in this situation, but to get your cat to the vet.

Only guessing here, but is you cat an out door cat? Sure sounds that way. If so, again those are the chances you take.
Sorry, but I can't fix the situation you're in.

Answer 7

Tammy C is *right on* with her answer. She has offered you the best home remedy. You will need to repeat the process until you see improvement.

Consider it a blessing that the abscess has *burst* and not gone internally. When that happens all signs of sickness are there but not visible until it is way too late for treatment.

The hole will eventually scab over and heal if your kitty has a good immune system

Answer 8

appears like an abcess. that's an infection that developes below the floor, usually after a puncture (say, a cat combat), and bursts on the floor. you probable will opt to hold him to the vet to get it wiped clean up and %. up some antibiotics to sidestep the an infection from spreading.

Answer 9

take it to a vet. most will do a payment plan with you so it's not that bad money wise. a hole in the side of just about anything can't be good, take it to a pro.

Answer 10

Ew, that sounds bad. Is this a big hole? A deep hole?

A vet will likely have a payment plan you can use.