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My cat has skin wounds on paws and body. What home remedies are safe?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 25 days old

My cat has a skin problem he got some wounds in his paws and his skin, what can I do as a home remedy for treating him?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Justin Plunk, DVM

Answered By Justin Plunk, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 29th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach!

Mingming's skin issue appears to have an infectious component to it. Unfortunately, in order to properly diagnose and prescribe a regimen for something like this, it will take him being examined by a veterinarian. There aren't many options for over-the-counter that are available, but here is a link to one that you could use until you are able to have him examined:

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-cat-wound-and-skin-hydrogel#

This disease does not appear to need extreme urgency unless Mingming is having any issues with discomfort during walking or the disease appears to be spreading. That said, I would still recommend having him examined by a veterinarian as soon as you can.

Hope this helps!
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