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Should I take my cat to the vet?

My cat came home a few weeks ago with a gash on her back right leg.  She favored it for a few days, and the wound does not appear infected.  We are able to touch her leg near the wound, and she doesn't put up too much fuss, and she hasn't changed her habits, in terms of eating or playing.  Just today she started to favor it again, but the wound still looks clean.  Should I take her to the vet, or just let time heal it?
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Wounds of unknown origin should always be examined by a veterinarian, because they may abscess.  Abscesses may cause septicemic (blood infections).  Additionally, since it is unknown how the wound occurred a Rabies booster is often warranted.

Every wound of unknown origin requires antibiotics (just in case), and most should be surgically scrubbed as soon as they are detected.
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187666 tn?1331173345
It may have closed over and looked fine but unless it was flushed out well, there's probably still some bacteria in the wound which may now be growing. If it was my pet, I would take it in to be seen rather than wait to see if it becomes worse and therefore more difficult to fix.
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