I looked at my cat

Alissa Blankenship:

I looked at my cat today, and i noticed he was limping around on three legs. I looked at his paw, and one of the paw pads is cut up and oozing a fluid out. What should I do? I can't take him to the vet today.

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Lauren:

Hi Alissa. The only thing I can think of is to soak the foot in epsom salt for a few minutes which should help with the wound. Have you seen any foreign object such as a splinter?

Animal Lover686

Alissa Blankenship:

No, I didn't see anything. My cat is an outside cat, so it could have been anything. At least soaking it in epsom salts would be safe and hazard free.

Anonymous:

If the would is small let it heal by itself after you've used a saline solution. Apply a bandage if you want but cats are usually good at removing them; you may want to use an adhesive tape to make it last longer. If the paw is swollen apply an ice pack to reduce it and take the kitty to a vet as soon as you can; he may need some antibiotic treatment to prevent infection.

Omnia:

Welcome Alissa!
How is your cat now, is the paw better?

Animal Lover501

Alissa Blankenship:

Sorry, haven't been on for month, but yes, i soaked it in epsom salts and it healed quite nicely!

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