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My cat has an abses on her ear. It has broken and drained several times but is not clearing up. The only antibiotic type drug she can take is Acyclovir. Will that help clear up her infection?

Submitted: 17 days and 5 hours ago.

Category: Cat Veterinary

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Type of Animal: cat
Gender: female
Age: 14 years

Already Tried:
Hot compresses, neosporin, allowing it to drain on its own. Keeping it clean.

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Hello there,

Acyclovir is an anti-viral. Abscesses require antibiotics. The wound can be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and then rinsed and dried. The Neosporin or bacitracin can then be applied. This should be done 3-4 times a day. The if the wound still doesn't heal, the cat will need antibiotics. If the cat cannot take oral antibiotics, she will need injectable ones.

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Answered:	11/5/2009

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My cat has an abses on her ear. It has broken and drained several times but is not clearing up. The only antibiotic type drug she can take is Acyclovir. Will that help clear up her infection?

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Type of Animal: cat
Gender: female
Age: 14 years

Already Tried:
Hot compresses, neosporin, allowing it to drain on its own. Keeping it clean.

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My cat has an abses on her ear. It has broken and drained several times but is not clearing up. The only antibiotic type drug she can take is Acyclovir. Will that help clear up her infection?

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Type of Animal: catGender: femaleAge: 14 years Already Tried: Hot compresses, neosporin, allowing it to drain on its own. Keeping it clean.

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Type of Animal: cat
Gender: female
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Hot compresses, neosporin, allowing it to drain on its own. Keeping it clean.