There is something wrong with my cat... the vet cant figure out what it is, she keeps getting these sore's that start out as bald spot's and we thought it might be ring worm or feline cancer, but she tested negetive for both... does anyone know what else it could be??
2006-08-22 19:39:33 · 14 answers · asked by Vixen 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
she is a med length hair pure black cat.... no other pets, i have been to 2 vets neither found anything... i dunno what kinds of tests they did i couldnt be in the room cause she is my baby n i was crying....
2006-08-22 19:47:26 · update #1
and she is an inside cat, never been outside.
2006-08-22 19:48:19 · update #2
i'm sorry i have no idea. maybe try taking her to a different vet for a second opinion? here is a link for an ask the vet site you could try this
2006-08-22 19:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be skin irritations due to nerves. An aunt of mine used to have a cat that started with the bald spots, then the cat would scratch and bite at the areas until they looked awful. The vet gave her a feline-cortisone type shot and an ointment. This treatment had to be done twice a year and the problem cleared up. It also helped to reduce the stress the cat was subjected to.
I don't know for certain if that is the same problem you have or not, but it is worth looking in to. I wish you both all the luck in world! Hope your kitty gets well soon.
2006-08-23 05:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by delilindrien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
97% of a cats skin problem is related to fleas. But i would hope that the vet could see fleas are not. but if not the best way to test for fleas is to get a comb and a wet paper towel, brush your cat then wipe it on the wet paper towel, if you see small dot of redness color then your kitty has a flea problem.
If you know that this is not the problem it could be an allergy to food. There are test that a vet can do for you to find this out.
If the cat is older it could be a neurological problem of over grooming again a vet would be able to give you meds for this.
If you have gone to 2 vets and found no answer keep in mind that sometimes it takes several different tests to find the problem. Find a vet that you like and keep taking your cat in. You will find the problem.
2006-08-23 02:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by baby_flyy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of cat and how old? Does she go outside? Any other pets? Have you had any type of testing done (specifically, skin scrapings, cultures, allergy test) Is she on any meds?
Ask them for these tests, as well as biopsies. If the only test they did for ringworm was the Woods lamp test (they'll know what this means) ask them to send it to a lab. Only 50% of ringworm shows positive in this test. And unless they took a biopsy, there is no way they can rule out cancer. Consider going to a dermatologist, will probably have better luck.
2006-08-23 02:44:32 · answer #4 · answered by cs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does your vet specialize in cats? Find one that does, if necessary. Also you'll want to have biopsies of those sores done (only way to rule out cancer) It might also be an allergy (find a dermatologist-he'll be able to help) or flea/tick problem (even with an inside cat) If you haven't gotten a second opinion, you might want to get one (again, with a vet that specializes in cats)
2006-08-23 03:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by Philip B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Vixen (we had a dog named that!)
So sorry for all your pain. I do not have the answer. Keep working with your vets, but if consider also going to a specialist in cat care. They are:
www.catvet.homestead.com Dr. Susan Little (a real expert!)
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/practpg.htm Cornell Vet school
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/
http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/index.html
No one here can tell you what else it may be - your vets are both better than any of us. But the above sites might help you or refer you to a special in your area.
My prayers are will you and your kitty.
2006-08-23 04:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she losing her hair where these sores are? my cat had something like that and they turned out to be skin fungus -sickness that are microscopic organisms that exist by the dead outside stratum of skin .. they look really nasty but then there is cure for it .. a long one but at the end it would work .. try menioning that to your vet maybe they'll consider testing for it and if they know what king of fungus then the cure time will be shorter
good luck and hope you would find the right cure for your cat
2006-08-23 04:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by Ramrum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have some nutritional problem, maybe she's not eating the right foods.
She could have an allergic reaction to something like a certain type of grass, have you De-flea her maybe she has fleas and is allergic to there bite, try bathing her every week and see if the hair grows back, I suggest keeping her inside till her hair grows back maybe she catches mice of birds and catches something off them.
Hope I helped.
2006-08-23 02:46:51 · answer #8 · answered by Tammy848 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend that if your vet cannot tell just by exam and testing for ringworm, you may want to consider a biopsy of the lesions. That may give you an idea what is going on, and how to treat it.
Good luck !
2006-08-23 02:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by clovicat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was talking to a vet tech one day and told him my cat a sore on his chin and I was putting Vaseline on it. he told me it was acne and not to worry, but to try neosporin on it. I did that and it cleared up. get a good glob on the spots, and try to rub it in. don't worry if he rubs where you put it cause he will only rub the stuff in more. Give it a couple of days and if its not better repeat.
2006-08-24 16:04:02 · answer #10 · answered by bigmike1119 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋