Cat born with throat hole, prone to infections. What's a permanent fix?

This looks like the area is infected. You can clean it with a warm wet cloth. I recommend a veterinary exam to treat the hole and check the teeth to see what needs to be done to prevent this from continuing in the future. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Flower.

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Poor Carmy! I am assuming Carmy is an indoor-outdoor kitten. The hole could be from a fly that deposited an egg and now a large worm is in the hole. It is called a cuterebra. The best thing for her is to go to the Vet so they can check her out and if there is a cuterebra present remove it, flush out the wound and send her home with antibiotics. Good luck

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Based on this picture, it looks like it could be a growth. There is a possibility that this skin defect can be closed but that depends on an examination and if it makes sense clinically. This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

If there is a hole, you are correct it could be an abscess that has ruptured, but it could also be due to trauma. Unfortunately, you can't send pictures in the forum, but you can request a consult with an expert online where you can send the picture. I would recommend having Kisa examined by a vet. If she did have an abscess, she would benefit from some antibiotics.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Chilly. If you can submit a picture that would be helpful. If she has a small open circular open wound, it can be a breathing hole for a fly larva known as a cuterebra. In this case, you can see the larva moving in and out of the breathing hole. If this is the case, she will need to see her veterinarian for removal. If not, she could have a wound from trauma such as a bite if she is around other animals. She will need to see her veterinarian to determine the cause and if treatment is needed. In the meantime, do not allow her to lick the area as this can lead to infection. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Ringo has a wound on his neck. Based on your picture, it does look like he might have a skin infection of some kind, even possibly from a ruptured abscess. Does he go outside? I would recommend having him evaluated by his regular veterinarian to have area clipped, cleaned, and assessed to determine what may be going on, and what treatment (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, or possible surgical repair) may be needed to resolve it. If he goes outside and the wound may have come from an unknown animal, I would also recommend his rabies vaccine be boostered as well. Good luck!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. It appears as though the skin has been detached from the lower jaw from an injury of some sort. I would recommend having a veterinarian look at this for the most appropriate treatment. She will likely need to be sedated and have stitches placed in this area to help reattach the skin to the jaw.