Additional Strategies for Wound Care. To support the healing process and reduce your cat’s discomfort, it’s essential to provide a distraction-free environment.Engaging your cat in playtime or ...

In short, cleaning a wound and keeping an eye on it afterward are both essential steps in care. "The statistics show about 37 percent of moderate cat bites become infected," she said. "The ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws, and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern? A: A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular ri… ...

A rescue cat has been given a set of bright pink false nails to prevent him from scratching a raw patch of skin on his neck. 8-year-old Archie was fitted with the pink claws on his back paws after ...