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Fight Wound Infections in Cats

Cat bites can seal over while trapping bacteria beneath the skin.

Cat bites can seal over while trapping bacteria beneath the skin. Prompt assessment of fight wounds helps address infections before they become more serious.

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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