Cat Bites: When They Turn Into an Abscess

Cat Bites: When They Turn Into an Abscess

angry orange cat about to biteHave you ever heard the phrase “once bitten twice shy”?

While that phrase may apply to some cats when it comes to avoiding repeated bites or scratches from fighting, more often than not, many end up being repeat victims.

A big negative side effect of bites and scratches, besides their pain and discomfort, is the development of an abscess.

Having an understanding of cat bite abscesses, why they form, what symptoms they cause, and how they are treated, will help you help your feline friend.