I've no experience with this in cats, but it happened to one of our dogs. We put warm compresses on it to help it drain. We tested the temperature of the compress (just an old washcloth) like you would baby formula--touched it to the underside of our wrists to make sure it wasn't too hot--remember the area is going to be pretty sensitive and your cat isn't used to hotter than room temp water, so don't make it too hot. The warmth helped draw blood to the area, which helped the body to fight the infection and clear the extra fluids.
Maybe it would be an appropriate treatment for a kitty--but I'd check again with your vet before using it. Probably a good idea to check in with the vet again, anyway--maybe he'll have more suggestions?
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