I do not currently have a vet, but I want to know if this is something I can treat easily or something that needs vet attention.

I recently took in a cat who has a wound behind his ear from a fight with another cat. The wound is about as big as my thumb print.

It is scabbed over and does not look infected or wet or anything.

However, my cat keeps shaking his head and scratching it. It doesn't seem to be healing or growing back fur, but it doesn't really seem to be getting worse either.

My sister suggested that I clean the wound, put on some neosporin and then have the cat wear one of those cone things so he can't keep scratching it.


Is that a good thing to do, or should I take him to a vet?

Thanks for your time!