Cat 101: Abscesses in Cats
Channel: Kitten Life
Date: 2021-07-19

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Cats, like people, are vulnerable to skin irritations. While they will often be treated with ointments and creams, an abscess can form if an irritation worsens or if bacteria invades the skin. An abscess may also occur when a cat becomes infected from a spread of injuries and may be found on virtually any a part of an animal’s body. it's important to notice that while surface wounds are fairly common in pets, they will become problematic if they're infected and are left untreated.

The simple description of an abscess may be a “pocket of pus” located somewhere within the body. Abscesses are typically described by where they're located within the body. as an example, a complex body part abscess occurs at the tip of a structure, and a subcutaneous abscess occurs under the skin. Typically, an abscess appears suddenly as a painful swelling (if it's not located inside a body cavity or deep within tissue) which will be either firm to the touch or compressible sort of a water balloon.

The abscess is also large or small, will often cause redness if it's under the skin, and will cause local tissue destruction. Some abscesses will rupture, discharging a foul-smelling secretion. Should the abscess be located inside the body, the fever would be expected, and there is also the extra complication of a widespread internal infection or bacteria within the bloodstream if the abscess has ruptured internally.

Sources: https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/skin/c_ct_abscessation, https://www.wedgewoodpharmacy.com/blog/posts/how-to-properly-deal-with-abscesses-in-cats.html, https://www.thesprucepets.com/abscesses-in-cats-4767540
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