How to treat a cat with hot spots?

Question

She has severe hair loss on her hind legs.

thanks. its brand new though.. could it still be a food allergy? we haven't switched her food

Answer 1

Honestly theres no way for anyone on here to say its a food allergy, youd have to have a vet take a look at the spots, is it in an indoor or outdoor cat, this summer we seem to have a lot of patients coming in for allergy problems, its been a really bad season, honestly you need to take it into a vet clinic to see what the problem is, worst case scenario it could be mange or ringworm or something, but its more likely to be an allergy problem, i think you should bite the bullet and pay the 30 bucks for the exam, good luck

Answer 2

I usually just comb my cats. I comb the areas that they can not reach (or easily). A cat (for example) spent about two months mostly outdoors and a lot of that time in the woods. When the weather got hot, she came in -- and had mites (or something) -- had lost hair on the back of her neck and back of her thighs. I combed her several times and she's recovering perfectly -- cleaning herself.

I have used "all-natural" shampoos on my cats, but I'm afraid one hurt itself as it was flailing about, desperating trying to get out of the bath pan and tub. So, I hate that situation. They so hate it! [Natural shampoos are available at health food stores, usually.]

For skin irritations (and bald spots), I usually use Comfrey. It's a herb -- I buy it dry (in bulk) and make a strong tea. Then I wet a cloth and "drench" the cat wiht it -- I squeeze the cloth over her/areas and rub it in to their skin. They lick it off, but it good for them internally too [not in huge quantities]. My cats heal SO fast! It's really amazing! [Comfrey, too, is often available at health food stores. If a store near you doesn't have it, perhaps it can order it special for you.]

Fresh air, exercise, and good food is important when cats are healing. I like to give my fish (canned) and pasta, and add some vegetables, too ... In some dishes, I mix a little garlic powder because it helps repell fleas and mites.

Answer 3

This is a food allergy. My cat has the exact same thing.
Go to naturapet.com for all you need to know about allergic cats.
Try a food called Innova EVO it changed my cats life.

Answer 4

She should see a vet to rule out other problems. There are over the counter sprays (like a PetSmart store) that you can treat them with.

Answer 5

That is an allergy! I suggest you treat her for fleas EVERY month. You should also bathe her weekly with a medicated shampoo from the vet. Also, put her on a non-allergenic diet. Please talk to your vet.