My cat cut his paw on a piece of metal... what should i do for him... can i just put some antibiotic cream on?

First, you need to clean it w/ some antibacterial soap. Because they can also get lockjaw, if you know what piece of metal it cut itself on, make sure it isn't rusty. If it is, you may want to take it to the vet so they can give it a tetanus shot. If it wasn't rusty, it should be fine. Just wash w/ antibacterial soap. DO NOT put antibiotic cream on it. You don't want a would to stay moist. You want it to dry out so it will scab over. The cat will take care of cleaning the wound. If it's an outside cat, keep it inside for a few days to let the wound scab over. If you see any swelling or deep red color, pus, or anything like that, take it to a vet immediately. Don't bandage it up either. If the wound is so deep it needs a bandage, it may need stitches so again, take it to the vet.My cat cut his paw on a piece of metal... what should i do for him... can i just put some antibiotic cream on?
The best idea is to see a vet. I have dealt with cut paws, and if your cat is an outdoor pet, the wound could become infected. The antibiotic cream is a good ideas, but appling it could cause stress on the cat, and you might get biten.My cat cut his paw on a piece of metal... what should i do for him... can i just put some antibiotic cream on?
They do a wonderful job of taking care of it on their own. Unless it swells, just let it be.
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Dude, go to the veterinarian. You don't want a cat walking around with an open wound, especially if it's an outdoor cat. Lots of viruses and diseases are spread through body fluid contact. My cat contracted, and died of, FeLV through saliva. You should probably make sure the cat's up on his vaccinations while you're there.