Weird one this, any suggestions?

borderdawn · 13-08-2006, 07:01 PM

Jessie (17 and a half) had a slightly swollen chin, she is always rubbing it, always has done but it had a couple of grazes on it. I have been putting on Fuciderm which has helped, except I can see a couple more marks today. Scooter, came in the other day with 4 holes in his chin!! NOT like Jessie and he has been known to fight but not for years, he is the only Cat that goes off these premises.

The holes looked typical bite holes, and they typically filled with puss and I drained them and kept them clean. Now though, I am wondering if both the Cats have the same thing, both "chins" look the same and although they are not bleeding etc.. look sore and swollen. Any ideas?

I will try to get pics, the only similarity between these two Cats is that they always wash eachother, could there be something one has passed to another? Other 2 Cats are fine.
Dawn.

dinahsmum · 13-08-2006, 07:05 PM

Not really Dawn
Our first cat used to get dreadful blackheads on his chin

We had a dog who had 'canine acne' or pyoderma (or similar). (Those of a nervous disposition look away now) Large pustules which left big holes when they popped (sorry - I did warn) That took quite a lot of getting rid of - antibiotic tablets I think, for a long time, maybe 6 weeks.
Hope you find out and get it sorted soon.

Sweet · 13-08-2006, 08:12 PM

Sorry I cannot help - hope they both get better soon x

Jac · 13-08-2006, 11:38 PM

have you looked to see if its ingrown hairs? a bit obviouse but sometimes can be forgotten about.

borderdawn · 14-08-2006, 06:22 AM

Thanks all, I will search for hairs, but am going to the Vets with them I think. It looks like some sort of Pyoderma thingy, Ill let you know, thanks again.
Dawn.

ruby · 12-09-2006, 09:36 PM

hi my ginger cat ruby, has recently been to the vets with what looked like an abcess, but she does not go out much and dosent go far, so i cant see that it would be through fighting. this looked like two holes, that were swollen with pus in , then it healed then bled again , now it liiks like three holes. im hoping antibiotics have cleared it , and ive bathed it regular.

borderdawn · 12-09-2006, 09:40 PM

Sounds very similar Ruby, did they prescribe "Synulox?" (Noroclav/clavulox)
Dawn.

ruby · 18-09-2006, 09:23 PM

hi, not sure what it was only that it was an antibiotic ,tablet form as ruby is allergic to injections.it looks like it has cleared up, thankfully.

borderdawn · 18-09-2006, 09:57 PM

Pleased to hear it Ruby.
Dawn

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