It's this weird little thing.. it's a tiy little red spot.. aobut the sizer of a small pea maybe. Irregular shaped. and in the center is this hard little thing. it kind of feels like human fingernail.. maybe a tiny bit softer.. it's whitish yellow in color.. it kind of feels like if you picked at it really hard it might come off but not without hurting.. maybe not though. It kind of looks like a big thick sliver like thing.. but it's not.. it is growing out.
I have no clue what this could be.. any ideas?
2006-12-22 14:11:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...wollam43's guess is most likely correct. This sounds like it could be dermatophytosis (ringworm), which is contagious to humans and pets:
http://www.fabcats.org/ringworm.html
http://www.cat-world.com.au/Ringworm.htm
Ringworm is a very overwhelming difficult to control and cats need to be isolated away from other pets and anyone handling the infected cat needs to wash their hands thoroughly and the home will need to be diligently cleansed to prevent the spread of infection to pets and humans.
2006-12-22 18:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a microchip and they are normally injected between the shoulders into the layer of fat. If you adopted this cat that would imply you got it from a shelter. Most shelters chip their cats. Were you not given an microchip information? And in the SIX YEARS you've had this cat - why have you not ever mentioned this to your vet at annual visits? Or have you not bothered to do that?
2016-05-22 21:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cat to a vet. It sounds like it could be a fungal infection and it may be passed on to people. Whatever it is, don't mess with it. Find out EXACTLY what it is and treat it accordingly. And DON'T touch it or pick at it in the meantime. Keep the cat away from anything that touches your skin like sheets and pillows.
2006-12-22 14:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by wollam43 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, take your cat to a vet. Only he/she will be able to tell you what it really is.
There are many things it could be.
Cyst, absess, growth, tick, skin problems, etc.
Again, take the cat to the vet and have it checked out by a professional.
2006-12-22 14:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by idgerow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your cat to the vet, pronto.
It might be a tick or a louse or something, but you just need to take your cat to the vet.
2006-12-22 14:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by EyeHeartSnakes1259 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your pet to the vet to see if he could tell you. it might be an infection, so ask the vet.
2006-12-22 14:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a cyst.
Call your Vet and make an appointment.
2006-12-22 14:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a tumor, call your vet
2006-12-22 16:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the hell i wrong with you take that cat to the ******* vet
2006-12-22 14:13:52 · answer #9 · answered by Shayha 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your veterinarian...she/her will be able to tell you or may request you to come in...either way,...ask what the office visit will be???... good luck!!
2006-12-22 14:13:42 · answer #10 · answered by sweet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋