It is known that cutaneous wounds are slower to heal in cats than in dogs and large cutaneous wounds in cats can become difficult and frustrating to manage. An underlying contributing cause must be investigated in feline wounds that are slow to heal or that dehisce after appropriate closure. Management of feline nonhealing wounds may respond to specific, directed wound care or may require advanced or cutting-edge therapies that ensure adequate blood supply and provide an extended duration of mechanical support. Case examples we be used to discuss the unique challenges of feline wounds.
