Cut Above my Cats Head, is it bad?!!

[LuluTheCaf]

Good Afternoon Everyone,
So my cat Lulu has a pretty big cut above her head (most likely accidentally scratching herself from allergies). What should I do and should I go to the vet? This is my first time owning a cat so I want to make sure that she gets the right care and the wound doesn’t get infected. This is the first time that I’ve seen her do this.

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi! Welcome!
Do you have a relationship with a vet? Would you be able to send in the photo and ask them if they feel like she would need to come in?

How long has she been scratching? Have you tried changing her food, from kibble to canned?

 

[LuluTheCaf]

Hi! Welcome!
Do you have a relationship with a vet? Would you be able to send in the photo and ask them if they feel like she would need to come in?

How long has she been scratching? Have you tried changing her food, from kibble to canned?

i don’t have a relationship with a vet, I got my cat 1 month ago from a different owner. She eats hydrolyzed food for her allergies (the royal canine brand)

 

[neely]

I'm glad you joined the site and came here for advice. This looks like more than just a scratch from your photo. I would be concerned about the wound becoming more infected and for that reason would suggest consulting a vet sooner rather than later. She will possibly need a topical antibiotic too. Since you don't have a vet you may want to ask friends, relatives or co-workers for a recommendation. If you have a feline only vet within a reasonable distance that would be ideal. Best of luck, please keep us posted on Lulu's progress.

 

[stephanietx]

That actually looks like an allergy break out. I would get her to a vet as soon as possible. It looks painful.

 

[NekoM]

You’ve used clippers to cut the fur around it, did you clean the wound after? It’s too isolated and uniform to be self inflicted, it’s either an Ulcer or some form of trauma. The wound is bad, it’s past the epidermis maybe as far down as the subcutaneous layer. It’s infected and it’s going to get worse. Clean it with salt water and try and get it to scab up.