The rash is swollen red with black dots, and she likes to scratch it a lot. Please help me, help her.
2007-02-06 16:00:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Could be a contagious Staph infection and the black dots are actually the scabs that were made by repeated scratching. I'd take the cat to the vet A.S.A.P. Staph can spread to you. So can feline scabies. Scabies can infect cats of all ages, breeds, and colors. It infects both males and females and often will infect an entire litter of kittens. Because it's actually tiny mites that burrow under the skin, it is transmitted directly from cat to cat, and is more common in outdoor cats that come in contact with strays. The mite only lives a few days off of the cat, but transmission through grooming, boarding, and veterinary facilities is possible.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms usually start with hair loss and itching on the ears and then spreads rapidly to the face, eyelids, and neck. The mites can also spread to the feet and lower abdomen. This characteristic spread probably occurs from the cat's habit of grooming, and sleeping curled up in a ball. As the disease progresses, the skin will become thickened, wrinkled, and covered with grayish/yellow crusts. Because of the intense itching, the infected cat will often scratch and irritate the skin causing secondary infections to develop. The surrounding lymph nodes may also become enlarged as the problem worsens.
Since you said that the rash is on the chin, it could also be "Cats Chin Acne". Cats, like humans, can be victims of annoying acne, particularly on their chins--reinfecting your cat and/or spreading bacteria to other cats in the household. Get rid of any plastic bowl for water or food. Switch to only glass or metal food bowls, and wash out with hot water and soap daily.
2007-02-06 16:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably acne - very common in cats, although it can lead to serious infections if it isn't cleared up. The best treatment for our cat is to dab hydrogen peroxide on the chin several times per day. There are other treatments as well (see link). The cat should go to the vet if the acne is already severe, or if you don't see improvements in about 3 days after treating it. .
2007-02-06 16:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had that as a kitten and I was told not to give moist cat food in a bowl but rather on a plate so his chin would not have as much contact with the food, also not to feed primarily wet food. I changed how I feed the wet food and the problem went away. I still feed dry food in a flat shallow bowl. You might try this before paying for a vet but alot of vets will answer this kind of question for free or pet stores.
2016-03-29 08:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably scabies. My cat had this on the top of his head, it appeared like a red scab, but it was an infection. Take your cat to the vet to get her the proper treatment.
2007-02-06 16:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by Steph [♥] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your cat to the vet. Skin infections only grow and spread. Best to nip it right now before it gets really out of hand.
2007-02-06 16:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by eemc20072007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken her to the vet? There is no way for me to try and explain what it could be without seeing it. It might be mange...that's what the vet is for...I'm sure the poor thing is bothered by it...take her to get it looked at.
2007-02-06 16:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh! She needs to go to the vet. I have no doubts she needs medication. How big is it? Does it continue to grow in size? If it goes untreated and worsens you could be charged with neglect.
Good luck! Poor kitty!
2007-02-06 16:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by lenaarch1978 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋