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Okay, I am really nervous I came home yesterday to my cat Spartacus and she had a quarter size puncture and hair missing this happened out to of the blue I am taking her to the vet today I took her to the vet last month and found out she was starting kidney failure. I am dreading that I might have to put her down today.
Your answer about this would be greatly appreciated.
Best.
Hi Bertie,
I am guessing you probably have an answer to this already, from your vet. I can't say for sure without looking at the wound, but I'm wondering if this is an abscess. These are infections under the skin that tend to go undetected until they finally rupture through the skin, causing a large exit wound. They are initially caused in most cases by a bite wound, but any kind of small puncture could cause them. Most abscesses can be treated with antibiotics and won't require euthanasia, even in a kidney patient.
However, there may be something less common going on that I'm not sure of. Your vet will have to advise as to whether a treatment would be possible and advisable for that in your kitty's case.
Best of luck!
Jessica
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| Comment | You are very sweet to answer me being that she is an old girl that I rescued back in 1994 it pains me to know I have to let her go sooner than later - ugh thank Jessica. We are going to Vet in a couple of hours. | ||
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Jessica
Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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