It doesn't look like typical acne. These develop as bumps like pimples with out pus the fur around these falls out they seep a little and crust over and eventually go away. This time she has more than I have ever seen and several are grouped together causing larger areas of hair loss and they seem to be uncomfortable to her. I can't take her to the vet due to finances. It is not like acne as there is no black debris and acne is usually on the chin. I have researched the web and haven't found any pictures of anything like it. If it was just a bump or two I wouldn't worry but there are at least twelve bumps and most spots are two or more together. Where she has scratched they are raw. Is there any type of ointment that will speed healing? I have heard that Phisohex can be used on cat acne but since I am not sure what this is I didn't want to irritate her skin anymore. Any advise would be appreciated.
2006-11-15 11:35:37 · 6 answers · asked by bramblerock 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Well since you can't take her to the vet, at least call them. They should be able to tell you what to do to make her comfortable or fix the problem.
Good luck
2006-11-15 11:54:25 · answer #1 · answered by ☼shine☼ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely recommend that you take your cat to the vet. Since you have already mentioned that you have financial issues, I will recommend some easy things you can try at home. First comb her hair against the grain and look at her skin. If she has a lot of small black specks on her skin or you see anything jumping she probably has fleas. A lot of times owners don't notice them because cats keep themselves so well groomed. If this is the case, she needs Frontline or Revolution (from your vet) and you need to wash all her bedding and vacuum your house with a flea collar in the vacuum bag. If you do not see fleas, it is harder to know what is causing the problem. If you have introduced any new chemical, cleaners or scents to your home get rid of them. If she has any open lesions you can clean them gently with soap and water and use a small amount of neosporin. To help relieve your cats itchiness, you can call your vet and ask them for a dose for an over the counter antihistamine like chlortrimeton. I would avoid the Phisohex because it sounds irritating (the treatment for cat acne is benzoyl peroxide like human acne and it is pretty harsh stuff). If these at home steps don't help than you will have to bring your cat to the vet.
2006-11-15 11:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by zoethezombie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use calendula gel on the raw spots. That's soothing and will heal them up fast. You can find it in a health foods store and it is not toxic if she licks it.
Of course I feel strongly that a vet should look at it to determine it is and what treatment might heal it completely. A vet exam should not cost more than $50 and then you would know. If you can't afford to treat it right away you could wait till you get the money together to do it.
2006-11-15 11:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I forgot the proper term for this but most time it's a clogged gland. You can release the pressure by applying a hot wash cloth. If that's doesn't work you should go to a Dr. and have it checked out.
2016-03-19 08:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cat to a VET. it could be just a skin condition or something much more serious.
2006-11-15 11:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know this sounds silly, but try putting milk on her bumps, it will sooth her and she won't scratch as much, if that doesn't work, try vinegar..it worked for my cats irritations
2006-11-15 11:41:07 · answer #6 · answered by omgxxitsxxjess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sounds like she may have ear mites.
2006-11-15 11:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋