My cat just got a scab

[Karen]

Any chance of keeping him inside for a while to make sure it all heals okay?

[Redhead84]

sorry I haven't been here. I kept him inside today because it was so hot. The next day, I didn't see the scab at all. It disappeared. Weird. He seems fine now. Thanks.

[Karen]

To be safe, why not make him an inside-only kitty?

[Redhead84]

He has been an outdoor cat for.....since he was a kitten. he BEGS to go out by 5am! the vet said that is because he knows when hunting time is. he chased a fox once! he is an outdoor cat and he is around the raccoons and stuff. Bad, yes-and that means he gets more scratches but I can't change that. He is stubborn.
He didn't go out all day yesterday because of the heat. Today it'll be over 100 and I don't think he will care to go out. When it's hot he knows not to go outside.
Sometimes he goes out just to sit and look around. Not to venture out. So, I just let him or else he starts tearing out his fur.