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How do you treat a cat's head wound?

My cat has a head wound. How do you treat a cat's head wound?

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If your cat has a head wound, it would be best to send them to their primary care doctor or an emergency veterinarian to perform diagnostics and ensure the head injury didn't cause increased fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus) or other pertinent damage. If the wound is open, your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics and pain medication, and may do some additional cleaning and debridement of the wound.