Problems with Cat, need help!

[Predator]

I noticed earlier today that my mothers cat has some sort of problem. On her rear she has a really red raw spot. Its about 3 inches or so from her anus. Its about the size of a quarter or maybe a little bigger. Its more of an oval shape. It doesnt look to be bleeding but its very raw. Also about a cinameter around it there is no hair. She is strictly an inside cat and shes only outside on the deck for a few minutes every once in awhile to get brushed. Shes never been out in the grass or anything just on the deck. I dont know much about cat problems so I was hoping someone could give me a little insight on what may be wrong. Since its late saturday night I dont think we can get her to the vet until monday. I dont know how long she has had this or if it can get significanly bad really fast or not.

 

[Fini]

Ringworm, maybe.

Chris

 

[Herps&Inverts]

I'd really need a picture. There are so many things that can cause hotspots on animals. 90% of the animals I've seen are either stings or ringworm. You might want to take her to the vet and have a fungal culture done. That would give you a better idea of what you're looking at. If its not bacterial (or fungal) the vet might be able to give you some NeoPredef powder that does wonders for hotspots. If you notice that your cat is constantly licking or scratching a certain part of the body, have you changed food/treat brands recently? Sometimes these critters have allergic reactions to the foods that go into their diet. This one really does warrant a trip to the vet considering there are so many "ifs".

Sam

 

[pitbulllady]

Sounds like Ringworm, which is very common in cats AND is contagious. If you have a black light, shut off all the other lights in a room and shine the black light on the spot; if it floresces like an Emperor Scorpion, it's ringworm or at least a fungal infection of some sort, since fungal infections 'glow' under black light. It will probably require a vet's treatment, since ringworm can be tough to clear up in cats.

pitbulllady