Our 15 year old cat mostly stays inside. A few weeks back, she went out and was attacked by another cat who bit and clawed her on the cheek. She lost some hair and we only saw a small cut. Later that week, the cut was infected and swollen. We were able to drain the pus out and treated her with antibiotics and an oxygenated silver solution. The swelling went down and she seemed fine. About 2 weeks later, she has swelling on the other cheek, but it does not seem pus-filled like the other cheek was...just swollen. She does not seem adversely affected, but the swelling is not going down...it actually seems to be getting bigger. We do not see a cut, but there is a small pinhole scab in the center of the affected area. could this be related to the previous infection or just coincidence. It's possible she may have been stung by a wasp as there are many hanging around now. Ideas?
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swollen area on cat's face
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I doubt that it is related to the first abscess. This may also be an abscess, but it could just as well be an insect sting or bite, an abscessed tooth, a paracitic infection, or a tumor. ;You should have your vet look at it.
Well, by the time Tuesday rolled around when a vet would be open, we found our answer: another infection. The area has been drained and we're back to antibiotics and topical oxygenated silver spray. She's already feeling much better. I'm not quite sure what the cause was as she was originally attacked by the other cat several weeks ago by the time she showed swelling. Can it take that long for infection and symptoms to show? Or is this something that is festering inside her and will keep recurring that requires a vet?
We prefer to do as much on our own as possible, of course, without putting our animals in peril. And I'd prefer not to use antibiotics, but am at a loss as to an alternative.
If this was an abscess due to a fight, draining it should end it for good. If it returns, I would be suspicious of an abscessed tooth. If that is the case, you could try treating it with Clindamycin (to be prescribed by a veterinarian) along with homeopathic Silica.
