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Can my cat go outside after fight wounds? Sunburn & scab concerns

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 4 years and 3 months old | 21 lbs

My cat has been healing indoors 24/7 for 2 weeks after his fight /bites from another cat outside. He is getting depressed indoors. Do his wounds look ok to go out in regaurds to: 1 Flies and threat of maggots on wounds? 2 can shaved areas get sunburn? Pics attached & taken today. Also, his vet missed 1 wound and there is a hard scab under his fur. It is not soft or smell and does not seem to hurt him if I touch it, What should I do about that? He was given Convenia shot & rabies 6/30/19

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2019

Snoops' wounds look great! He looks completely healed, so no worries about flies and maggots. The shaved areas may get sunburn, so keep him indoors during peak sun hours. Just leave that scab alone if it isn't bothering him. I hope this helps!

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