Fister's tummy - what could it be??

[Randi]

I’m a little worrried about Fister, I noticed yesterday that he has got this “thing” on his tummy - next to one of his nipples on the lower back. The fur is gone on an area about the size of a walnut. The “spot” is bright red and is like a very thin crust. I’ve felt around it, it’s not hard at all, and it doesn’t seem to bother him whatsoever. I have not seen him lick it. He has been playing and running around after a ball of yarn and he is eating and drinking normally. Nonetheless, I’ll send some pictures to my vet and ask what it could be. Please send some positive thoughts that it's nothing serious.

I managed to get a few pictures of what it looks like.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hmmm....I really don't know what that would be, Randi. I sure hope the vet can give an idea from the pics and that it's nothing serious.

But in the meantime....how about a pic of Fister's face to tide us over until you get more info?

[.sarah]

Nova has gotten that before and the vet prescribed an ointment. She had more than one though, and it was just a form of pyoderma (or a staph infection).

She's also gotten it since then, but just had one here or there and I didn't take her to the vet when she had just one and it went away on it's own.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Lots of prayers and crossed paws here that our Fister is just having a tiny boo boo!

[Randi]

Thanks for your replies, I'm of course anxious to hear what the vet says, but I really don't think it's something serious.

And in the meantime, as requested ....

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Fister. Hopefully it can be diagnoses and cleared up soon.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

And in the meantime, as requested ....

Awww Fister, you are just too durn adorable!

Thanks, Randi.

[catnapper]

I have no idea what that could be! I never saw anything like that. I hope the vet can give you an opinion on what it might be!

He looks oh so handsome in the photo - sending lots of good wishes to that sweet orangie boy!

[kb2yjx]

Fingers crossed for good news for Fister!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Randi, I sure hope it's nothing serious. Maybe it's some kind of hot spot. Have you seen him scratching it at all?

He sure looks handsome in his picture. Please continue to keep us updated about him.

[Barbara]

Fister sure looks relaxed and cuddly. I hope it is just a little eczema and can be cured with some ointment.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oops, with all the commotion about Snoopy, I didn't see this thread

To me it looks a bit like ringworm! It us a big job to get rid of it, but it is not life-treatening. Have you been to the vet yet? I will keep all our fingers and paws crossed for Fister!!

[kb2yjx]

Any word yet???

[Randi]

No, I haven't heard from the vet yet. I asked if he would contact me if he thought it was something serious, so ..... hopefuly it's not! But then, he may be busy.

Fister is eating, drinking and playing, that's at least reassuring.

[Kirsten]

Hmmm, looks like an eczema to me, too.

Fister, get well soon! You're looking so relaxed and cuddly in that picture!

Kirsten