[header] How to care for physically abused cats [title] Get the cat checked out by a vet as soon as you bring her home. [step] When you first bring an abused cat home, it is a good idea to get her checked by a veterinarian. [substeps] Ask the vet to check if her physical injuries are fully healed and if there are any areas that are still tender or painful for the cat. 
This allows you to judge her medical needs and ensure any courses of treatment are complete. It also helps you to understand if there are any parts of her body that you should avoid touching.