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Care of Open Wounds in Cats

Some wounds cannot be closed or bandaged immediately.

Some wounds cannot be closed or bandaged immediately. Home care must follow the veterinarian's specific plan, with monitoring of healing and complications appropriate to the wound.

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.

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