“How can I treat my cat's infected paw?”

If your cat has an infected paw, it is best to bring them to their primary care doctor. They can then clean and debride the wound and perform a culture and susceptibility panel to prescribe the specific antibiotics necessary to kill any bacteria the wound was exposed to. Additionally, they will likely wrap the paw in vet wrap or elasticon and secure it with medical tape to prevent introducing any other environmental bacteria/organisms to the wound or further damage to the site. They may also prescribe pain-relief medication if the pain is extensive.