The area will need to be exposed, examined and treated for bacteria. You can start the process yourself but if it is a serious case a vet will need to sedate the cat and do a thorough draining and cleaning of the hot spot.
The area will need to be exposed, examined and treated for bacteria. You can start the process yourself [as described here](https://www.petsradar.com/advice/hot-spots-on-cats) but if it is a serious case a vet will need to sedate the cat and do a thorough draining and cleaning of the hot spot.
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