Maya has a dry spot on her back; found something on Inka too....

**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??

THANKS!!

**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

. There is a crust on, and it feels like a "ball".

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

Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties

Is Inka easily to pill?

NO

**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

My gosh, she gave me "that look"....... you know, a real "dirty look"

**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.