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Maya & Inka's mommy
10-16-2006, 02:52 AM
All my cats have a very healthy and shiny fur. But now I noticed that Maya was trying to pull out fur from her lower back. When I look carefully I can find a dollar-size just right before her tail begins; There are scabs on it, and it looks very dry. My vet saw it and said not to worry; but I want to know what it is, and if I can do something about it, I will!!

Maya loves to play in our garden, there are lots of flowers, bushes and trees. She got meds to prevent fleas recently, and she is updated on her yearly shots too. She got ringworm from her sister Zazou one year ago (Zazou brought it with her from the shelter . But that is all cured! :)

Can anybody help here?? :confused:
THANKS!!
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jenluckenbach
10-16-2006, 06:25 AM
my first thought was the ringworm restarting, but if the vet saw her and OK'd it I feel much better.

If you could get an "anti-itch" cream (hydrocortisone) you could rub some onto the spot to discourage further biting at the fur.

Maya & Inka's mommy
10-16-2006, 08:45 AM
I also discovered some abnormalities on Inka's head: look like ucers :eek: . There is a crust on, and it feels like a "ball".

http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/ink3e.jpg

So, I am taking both to the vet at 5.30 pm. Cross paws and tails that everything is treatable....

JenBKR
10-16-2006, 09:06 AM
Poor little girls! I sure hope that it's nothing serious! Good luck at the vet, let us know what happens!

jenluckenbach
10-16-2006, 09:29 AM
Ut oh! :( Best of luck at the vets,

Maya & Inka's mommy
10-16-2006, 11:40 AM
Back home!! Well, I am glad I tried this new vet out! He examined both cats really thoroughly!

Maya: looks like she is allergic to fleas! That spot looks like a reaction to maybe just 1 flea! So she got a shot to give that skin a chance to heal without being itchy. From now on I have to give her Frontline every month!

Inka : The vet thinks she was bitten by 2 ticks. As she scratched of the crusts, she has 2 open wounds on her forehead. She has to take anti-biotics during 10 days!

Oh my, I am so glad I followed my intuition that they needed help!!

krazyaboutkatz
10-16-2006, 11:44 AM
I'm sorry to hear that both girls have skin issues.:( I'm so glad that you took them to the vet. I'm sure that they'll be fine in no time.:)

Killearn Kitties
10-16-2006, 11:46 AM
Well I'm glad to hear that it is something which is easily treated. Poor girls! Antibiotics for 10 days is quite a lot! Is Inka easily to pill?

Maya & Inka's mommy
10-16-2006, 12:13 PM
Is Inka easily to pill?


:eek: NO :eek:

jenluckenbach
10-16-2006, 12:18 PM
Well, it is good that the problems are at least minor.

Good luck giving those pills.

JenBKR
10-16-2006, 12:20 PM
Oh Lut I am so glad that you followed your instincts on this one - glad that you got it all figured out! Poor kitties....good luck with the pills ;)

petslover
10-16-2006, 12:27 PM
I am glad you took them to the vet afterall..

Those poor little girls..

Good Luck with the Pills.

Maya & Inka's mommy
10-16-2006, 03:30 PM
The first pill is in her belly! And... I am still alive and kicking :D
My gosh, she gave me "that look"....... you know, a real "dirty look" :eek: :D

Donnaj4962
10-16-2006, 04:09 PM
I am so glad that both Maya and Inka are going to be okay. You are such a good Meowmie to get them to the vet so quickly! I am sure they will be feeling much better very soon.

Freedom
10-16-2006, 04:55 PM
Agree with Jen, glad the issues can be corrected and are relatively minor. Good instincts!!

TopCat3
10-17-2006, 09:00 AM
The first pill is in her belly! And... I am still alive and kicking :D
My gosh, she gave me "that look"....... you know, a real "dirty look" :eek: :D


Oh yes, I do know that look. :rolleyes: Cleo has two pills and 2mls of potassium supplement every morning and three pills and a further 2mls at night. Every morning for about the past year. On the whole she's very compliant, just sometimes, you know... :mad:

Best wishes for speedy healing Maya and Inka - what beautiful cats you have, the big picture in the first post is lovely.