Fight Wound Infections, Feline - contd.
The clinical signs of an abscess vary, but typically there is a swelling or area of matted hair with some discharge coming from it. Cat bite abscesses commonly appear at the base of the tail and on the animal's back, face, and legs. The area is usually very sensitive and may be warm to the touch. Cats that have significant infection will have a fever of 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, anorexia, lymphadenopathy, or swollen lymph nodes, and may show signs of depression.
