My longhaired cat and her tiny playmate (little stray kitten we've decided to keep) were roughousing for a good deal of yesterday, and although his claws are trimmed, she's got a good-sized chunk of fur missing right next to her ear, and the bald patch is very painful-looking and is causing her obvious pain (I first noticed it because she was being flinchy). The hair above it is trailing into the wound. should I shave around it?
I have a small safety shaver (electric), which she is used to hearing. What is okay and not to painful to clean the wound itself with? (I do not want her to fear me touching her, as she's bonded with me closer than anyone, and it may lead to her being more withdrawn around other humans than she is now. however, I know that it will hurt her more if it becomes infected, so I want to try to keep it as clean as possible).
I would have taken her to the vet's, but it is Sunday, and all of them are closed.
I have a small safety shaver (electric), which she is used to hearing. What is okay and not to painful to clean the wound itself with? (I do not want her to fear me touching her, as she's bonded with me closer than anyone, and it may lead to her being more withdrawn around other humans than she is now. however, I know that it will hurt her more if it becomes infected, so I want to try to keep it as clean as possible).
I would have taken her to the vet's, but it is Sunday, and all of them are closed.