I recently got a cat and a couple of days ago the furry part right above the right eye looked dry and gray like if it was missing some hair and today that side, and the opposite side started bleeding. what is it?
p.s
i already cleaned the wound and it stopped bleeding but still what is it?
and dont tell me to take it to a vet because i would but i'm broke
2006-09-03 15:38:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
at the moment
2006-09-03 16:25:50 · update #1
jeez i'm broke for the moment and its fricken 12:30 i'm 13 and these fags keep harrasing me..STFU!
2006-09-03 17:19:42 · update #2
I JUST WANTED TO KNOW WTF WAS UP WITH HER EYESDAMN!!
2006-09-03 17:22:08 · update #3
Never get an animal, even if you think you're doing it good, if you're not prepared to support the animal fully-- and that means more than just food and water, and the occasional catnip treat you absentmindedly pick up from the "pet" aisle of your grocery store because you remembered you owned a cat.
But to answer your question, what it likely is, since you just recently got it, is an upper respiratory infection. Every cat (or almost every cat) that goes through a shelter or (gd forbid) a pet store is inundated with it, and usually brings it all the way home. Most kittens and cats are healthy enough to kick it pretty easily, but take a look at your cat's chart (if you have one). Was it noted? Any comments about the cat's sickliness? The blood that you're seeing is likely your cat's attempt to get the eye boogers out. Clean the area frequently and make sure any crusty build-up is removed. If the cat doesn't seem better in a day or so, go to the vet. Charge it, incur debt, borrow: just keep the commitment you made to the cat.
2006-09-03 15:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I agree that if you can't afford to give your cat the necessary health care you shouldn't have one.
When I adopted my two cats from the pound they both had eye and respiratory infections. I spend two weeks giving them eyes drops and pills twice a day. A lot of work and some expense but I had one for 5 years (he died of cancer) and the other I still have. She's 14 now and gets a pill once a day for her thyroid but is otherwise healthy.
Pets are a long-term commitment - end of lecture.
Call around to some vets and see if you can find one that is willing to take payments over time from you. If you got the cat from a shelter call and see if they will help you.
2006-09-03 23:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a vet would be good, but I know they are expensive.
Keep the spot clean, try some antibiotic cream like Neosporin or bacitracin. If it keeps spreading you do need to ask a vet about letting you pay over time. Also a chance the cat has ringworm. You can try the cream used for athlete's foot for that. Do not let it get into the cat's eyes!
Hard to say exactly what the spot is... there's alot of possible causes.
2006-09-08 04:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by txczech2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well bleeding is never good, try to clean it up the best you can since you say u cant afford a trip to the vet. just keep an eye on it & if it gets worse then you really should get it to a vet. tell them your story they usually are willing to work with people & i do agree with the others, dont get any more pets if you cant afford to take care of them. i have 18 cats & they cost me about $400 a month between the food, litter, treats, flea collars/meds/vitamins & all the air freshners i need to cover up the fact that i have 18 cats, lol i wish u luck
2006-09-08 01:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Kris B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My aunt had a cat like that and the vet told her that the cat lost part of its fur because the mama cat did not get the nurishment that it needed when it was pregnant. The only other thing that I can think of is it has gotten into some mites somehow. My rabbits have mites right now and we have to put seven dust on the rabbit. they started getting spots like you described and then the spots started bleeding. We were told to put seven dust on them and now they are getting better. The seven dust will not harm the animals. It is not as strong as it use to be.
I hope I was some help to you.
2006-09-09 10:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by a_n_cassell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey SG1 ,Your cats eye infection is very typical this time of year. The product is called Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmis Soultion USP
Apply one drop in both eyes & & nose every 8 Hours for one week. If you live in a smaller town, or there is one near by with a vet that Might trust you, if not use your credit line. Don't delay!
2006-09-11 22:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about the spot right above like right where your eyebrows are on your cat or is it more in between the eyes and the ears. Could be respiratory problem or your cat could have ear mites and is scratching them out of its ears on to its head. TAKE THE CAT TO THE VET! Most vets are like doctors they'll work with you to pay for the job. Or take it back to the shelter and let them take care of it.
2006-09-04 02:00:40 · answer #7 · answered by jojo21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody on the internet can tell you what is wrong with your cat. Take the cat to the vet and explain that you can't afford to pay for the medical treatment. Don't take the chance with something as important as your cat's eye. Your can can lose it's vision, or the eye itself.
2006-09-11 10:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by Daphne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are 13 then your parents can pay for the vet bill--have them take kitty to the vet!! Also most vets will let you do a payment plan
Furthermore, it does not sound if you have the maturity or responsibility to take care of this cat. You need to give the cat to someone who will value its needs over yours!!
2006-09-10 10:29:05 · answer #9 · answered by katlvr125 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be a viral infection like dandruff. If you have anti-dandruff shampoo in the house, dilute a bit in water... get some cotton balls and soak them in the diluted shampoo and GENTLY wash the affected area WITOUT getting the solution in the cat's eyes. Do this once a day or even twice...
If the affected skin does not dry up, time to see a professional like a vet.
2006-09-10 11:29:20 · answer #10 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋