Why is my outdoor cat lethargic, limping, and has a wound?

It's very possible your dog's illness is related to the cat bite. He likely has an infection since cat bites tend to seal over and trap bacteria inside to fester. I strongly recommend getting your dogs seen by your vet as soon as possible for an exam, wound care and probably antibiotics to help him heal faster.

You can clean the wound with mild soap and water. You will likely need to see a vet for antibiotics. As an abscess heals, it often traps bacteria and causes a recurring abscess. The cycle is repeated until the infection is cleared

Ideally, he should be physically examined by your veterinarian. He may have been bitten by another cat which would explain his symptoms. A cat bite can be difficult to detect and can abscess and be quite painful. Antibiotics and pain medication may be indicated.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Squeak. If he goes outside daily, there is a chance that he has sustained fight wounds from an altercation with another cat. This is a common cause of the symptoms you have described. Search him over carefully for any swelling beneath the skin. A lot of times a bite wound will heal over trapping the infection underneath. This allows an abscess to develop under the skin. It can be painful and cause a fever in a cat. If this does not appear to be the case, he could have a muscular injury causing pain or an infection such as a cold. He will likely need to see his veterinarian to determine the cause of his lethargy. Keep him indoors and encourage him to eat and drink. I hope this information helps!

Poor Riley! Cat bite wounds and abscesses are the most common cause of painful puncture wounds and you should seek advice from your vet with regards to further treatment. He will likely need both pain relief and antibiotics

Poor Babie! Wounds caused by other animals are very likely to get infected without treatment, so the best thing to do is to book Babie in with your vet. He may need sedation in order for the vet to see how deep the wound is, and will also likely need a course of antibiotics.

It sounds like Kuro has a cat bite abscess and a severe fever from the infection. This will require antibiotics and antiinflammatory medications to be prescribed by your vet, especially when it is the lower leg that is affected as this can lead to very serious infections of the joints and bones. Contact your local humane society for information on subsidized clinics or ask if your vet can offer care credit