Cedric went out for a while earlier and came back with a cut (it's not a bad one thankfully) on the inside of his ear and he stinks something awful. Not sure if he was fighting or getting a bit too friendly with one of the strays around here but he was definitly sprayed. He seems okay otherwise, moving kind of slow but no visible damage except for the ear.

I have brushed him, used a couple wet cat bath wipes, even sprinkled powder on him then brushed again...I just can't get rid of that smell! There is no way I'm even going to attempt to give him a bath...I don't think I'd survive LOL What can I do? Just wait it out and it'll go away? He wants to cuddle and I can't back away fast enough.
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Also, any suggestions on how I can train him to become an indoor cat? I have a feeling he was at one time. He does really well inside, but then insists on going out for a while. I hate letting him out and worry that he'll come back injured from a fight or worse.


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Susan