Cat scratch on face

My cats were wrestling the other day and it must've gotten a little out of hand because one of them ended up with an ugly scratch between his eyes. I've been applying neosporin daily and not sure if I can treat it with anything else. It's in a position where he can't lick anything off it, but also too close to his eyes to wash it with soap and water. It makes my sweet little boy look like a beat up tomcat. Anyone else have experience with cleaning cat scratches?

Originally Posted by MeowsersMom

but also too close to his eyes to wash it with soap and water.

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What I do when my cats have nasty scratches (but not deep enough to warrant a vet visit) I dab them with wet cotton (not soaking) of hydrogen peroxide to clean before putting the antibiotic cream. They heal in a couple of days at the most.

I use mild antiseptic wipes. If there is any fur in the area that has scabbed, you'd be best to pull it out if it's loose (to save it being sealed in the scab)

It is not recommended to use hydrogen peroxide (it burns the tissue), but if you do please dilute it greatly before using.

hmmm...I'm a little wary of using the hydrogen peroxide as it's so close to his eyes and might irritate them or I might actually get some in them. The antibiotic cream sounds like it would be worth trying. What is it called?

I think the neosporin you are using is probably okay, but you can buy triple antibiotic ointment at the store- it comes in generic at any drug store. It basically comes in a tube and looks like vaseline. Or you can buy an ointment for pets. When Rocky was younger he got a nice scratch or bite in his neck from Zakk- he must of pushed zakk a little too far. I bought a product called septi-clens at either petsmart or petco. I think it's pretty much the same thing as the human stuff-not sure though.
If the scratch looks worse or doesn't get better I would bring him in to be sure. Be careful cleaning anything with hydroperoxide that close to his eyes.