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Hi Joanna,

The best thing you can do is to gently clean the area with soap and water. You don't want your cat to ingest any substances. Just keep a close eye on it. It will likely heal on its own without problems. If it does get red, puckered or appear infected, go ahead and take her to the vet.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

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Can I give my cat cephalexin for a skin abrasion wound (cut by mistake w/scissors) but not deep. Don't want her getting a bad infection.

-- Contributed by: Joanna

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Hi Beth,

Poor kitty. The first thing you need to do is to make sure the stinger is not still in her paw. You may need help to hold her and look if the paw is particularly sensitive. Once you are certain the stinger is not in her paw, then the best thing you can do is to try to keep her indoors and keep an eye on things. Watch for any sign of infection, for example. The foot should be better in a day or two, but if not, take her to the vet. The problem with an infection is that it can get into the bloodstream and cause a far worse problem than you initially started with, so it's best not to wait if you suspect this might be happening. Hope she feels better soon. Bet she'll leave those bees alone next time! Maybe :)

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

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I believe my 7 month old kitten was in contact with a honey bee in the garden today. She was swatting them, and I kept removing her from the situation. However, she is now favoring her right paw this evening. How can I help her?

-- Contributed by: Beth
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