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 ....

[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!

[jenluckenbach]

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