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indoor male cat with open sore

Sent to Cat Experts August 17 2006 at 12:16 AM
   

My cat (4 1/2 yr old indoor. neutered male) has developed an open sore on his belly. It seems to dry up and heal only to recur within a short period of time. This has been going on for about 2 weeks. I've kept it clean, but it seems to have spread-if that's possible- to his rear paw today. I've cleaned both areas and put an antibacterial treament on both areas and covered his foot so that he can't further irritate the area. Any ideas what this is? He hasn't been outside and we don't have any other pets. The only change in the household has been an ant problem with the high heat ( we live in the desert) and the use of Raid to get rid of them.

 

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August 17 2006 at 6:56 AM (6 hours and 40 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
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Dear friend,

If this is not responding to antibiotics - it may be fungal - like ringworm. Please look at these photos:
www.fabcats.org/ringworm.html

You can treat it with a fungicide like lamysil of conofite.

If it is not ringworm it could be staff which would require oral antibiotics you would get from your vet.

Let me know if it looks like ringworm and if you have any additional questions. I will be happy to help.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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September 12 2006 at 3:34 AM (25 days and 20 hours later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: I have followed your advice, both possibilities and neither have shown results so off we go.
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September 12 2006 at 3:36 AM (2 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         

Are you going to the vet?
Please let me know what happens and how your boy is doing.

Thanks,

Terri



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October 5 2006 at 3:21 PM (23 days and 11 hours later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: Patrick has died. Please issue refund. None of the remedies helped his wound.
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October 5 2006 at 4:50 PM (1 hour and 29 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         

I am so terribly sorry to hear about Patrick. My heart goes out to you.

I have emailed customer service and you will be getting a refund.

Again, I am so very sorry.

Very sincerely,

Terri

 



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