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Why do cat bite wounds often turn into abscesses?

They heal over quickly, trapping infection.

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  1. Bites never heal
  2. Cats lick them too clean
  3. They heal over quickly, trapping infection ✔

Why: Cat mouths and claws carry bacteria that get pushed under the skin. The wound seals fast and pus builds up underneath. See a vet if your cat has a painful swelling.

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Answer: They heal over quickly, trapping infection. Cat mouths and claws carry bacteria that get pushed under the skin. The wound seals fast and pus builds up underneath. See a vet if your cat has a painful swelling.

  1. iCatCare, Cat bites and abscesses icatcare.org/articles/cat-bites-and-abscesses
    bite and scratch wounds often heal over very quickly, trapping the infection.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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