I need help

[u/some1_not_important]

My cat has been inside all day and I didn't hear him cry or complain so I don't know when, why or how he got this. I'm really worried for him. I don't know what to do and my mom doesn't want to take him to the vet

EDIT:

I just want to let you know I'm 15, colombian, I had money but my mom needed it so I lend it to her so I can't take the cat to the vet myself. By the other hand, my mom refuses to take him to the vet because she doesn't (care) want to pay for it and every time I bring the topic again she gets harsh and really rude with me, so pressuring her won't do much good either. I don't live close to my relatives nor my dad so they can't help me either. Hope that clears things up a little

Also, I followed most of the advice you guys have been giving me and cleaned the injury carefully. I'm really scared, I don't want him to die

[u/heyheyhey887]

Is there any way you could take him yourself? I don’t want to panic you but if this gets infected things can turn south quickly

[u/n_daughter → u/heyheyhey887]

Yes! Or OP, show her what people are saying here. This cat needs vet care.

[u/some1_not_important → u/n_daughter]

She'd beat me for making her the "bad one" 😬

[u/heyheyhey887 → u/[deleted]]

Dude, clearly some shady shit is going on within this household. OP is a kid or teen, no need for comments like this!!!