Cat skin issue help please!

Ferret Mommy · 05-12-2009, 11:11 PM

This just started and its only on his chin area... please... if you have any advice while waiting to see the vet!!! Thanks!

tdg119 · 05-13-2009, 06:27 AM

My only thought is maybe your cat has allergies and his chin is so itchy he's rubbing it raw?

I don't have a cat, but I have a dog and he gets allergies so bad in the fall that his face & paws wind up raw from him rubbing and licking them (and can get infected if not cleaned/treated).

Either way, I'd recommend giving his chin a good wash and try to keep the area as clean as possible. If you think it could be allergies, you could try an antihistamine cream too.

Good luck...

Adrienne · 05-13-2009, 06:55 AM

My firend's cat had a similar problem and it was a reaction to the lead or something in their cat dish. they had to switch to stainless steel for all cat bowls and bottled water.

Poor kitty!

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tdg119 500-599 post 7 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 302	My only thought is maybe your cat has allergies and his chin is so itchy he's rubbing it raw? I don't have a cat, but I have a dog and he gets allergies so bad in the fall that his face & paws wind up raw from him rubbing and licking them (and can get infected if not cleaned/treated). Either way, I'd recommend giving his chin a good wash and try to keep the area as clean as possible. If you think it could be allergies, you could try an antihistamine cream too. Good luck... __________________ Tiffany (28) & Ron (35) Met 11/01, Married 05/04 TTC #1 since 10/06 Endo & PCOS Oct 2008 - Hysteroscopy & Laparascopy Jan/Feb/Mar 2009 - 3 Failed IUIs Jun 2009 - IVF #1 (w/ ICSI) - BFP!! TWIN GIRLS!! Kelly Alexis & Caitlyn Jane born 3/1/10 http://mintotwins.shutterfly.com

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Adrienne 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deep In The Heart.... Posts: 13,013 Blog Entries: 5	My firend's cat had a similar problem and it was a reaction to the lead or something in their cat dish. they had to switch to stainless steel for all cat bowls and bottled water. Poor kitty! __________________ Adrienne beautiful boy

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