How to Treat an Abscess on a Cat

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Cat Abscess Treatment - What to Expect - With Pictures

My cat keeps getting abscesses that rupture and have to be drained. is there a reason she keeps getting these?

Kristi Crow, DVM | Veterinarian 🐶 on Instagram: "If your cat suddenly has a swollen, painful lump that seems to pop up overnight, there’s a good chance it’s an abscess. Abscesses are super common in outdoor cats, especially those who get into fights. When a cat gets bitten, bacteria (like Pasteurella and anaerobes) get injected under the skin. The puncture usually closes up fast, trapping the bacteria inside. Over the next few days, the body tries to fight the infection, and pus starts to build