What should you do if your cat gets scratched by another cat?

To protect your cat from infection, seek veterinary care for small fight injuries, especially bites. Your cat can take a protective antibiotic to keep infection at bay. The vet can clean the wounds and check for muscle and tissue damage.

How do I know if my cat is hurt after a fight?

What are the most common cat fight injury symptoms?

1. Lameness.
2. Crying or growling.
3. Reluctance to move.
4. Reluctance to be handled.
5. Pocket of pus on the skin forming an abscess.
6. Loss of appetite.
7. Lethargy.

How do cats behave when they are injured?

Recognizing an Injured Cat Think about it, a visibly injured cat is a magnet for predators. Signs of pain and injury may be obvious, like bleeding, limping and swelling, but they may also be more subtle, like hiding, lethargy and diminished appetite.

Do cats get depressed after losing a fight?

But cats do exhibit behavioral changes after the loss of another cat and sometimes these can be difficult to understand. When animals are closely bonded they are more likely to be upset by the loss of their companion. Even cats that constantly fight can grieve the loss of a feuding partner.

Does purring help cats heal?

Purring releases endorphins in cats, and it can do the same thing in humans, too. Lowered stress hormones are helpful for healing, lowering blood pressure, and helping people cope with illness, too. The same frequency has been shown to aid in the healing of broken bones, joint and tendon repair, and wound healing.

Will a cat run away after a fight?

Cats can also drift away from their home if a situation stresses or disturbs them. This can occur if there is a territorial dispute with another animal at home, or when there is a change in situation: the arrival of a baby, moving preparations, etc.