Cat bite abscess in cats
Cat bite abscesses are an extremely common condition in cats. They are swellings filled with pus, mostly found around the face, head, neck, and tail. Cat bite abscesses can affect any cat but are most common in younger, outdoor, male, unneutered cats.
The cause of a cat bite abscess is a bite or scratch wound from another cat. The abscess then forms under the skin after a few days. Cat bite abscesses can look and smell disgusting, but they are usually not serious and should resolve quickly with appropriate treatment.