First Aid for Torn or Injured Foot Pads in Cats

Foot pads can be cut, punctured or burned, causing licking or lameness. Deep, complicated or persistently painful wounds require veterinary treatment.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.