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Walleye

(41,443 posts) Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:11 PM Apr 2023

Patches help me a little worried, any advice? He has a rash on his belly

And now he’s licking the hair off, it’s a little line of red spots. Do kitties get shingles? Anybody know anything I could put on it. I don’t know how I would even get him to the vet if I had to, he’s so big and strong, I took him in once when he was about a year old, he was so sick he couldn’t fight back, (infected bite from another cat) so he’s had his shots and his neutering. He seems very healthy otherwise and lively. Maybe I should change cat litter? Any advice? Thanks in advance

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Patches help me a little worried, any advice? He has a rash on his belly (Original Post) Walleye Apr 2023 OP

Here's a couple of links for more info werdna Apr 2023 #1

I don't think it's fleas, he has white fur, he never goes outside, I check him closely I know what Walleye Apr 2023 #6

Dry skin? Someone once told me it's a vitamin e deficiency Emile Apr 2023 #2

So bag balm is safe for kitties? Walleye Apr 2023 #5

Yes it is safe for use on cats, dogs, kittens and large animals. Emile Apr 2023 #7

Thank you,I will definitely try that. Walleye Apr 2023 #8

This sounds like a food allergy or he's a bit neurotic and is overly licking his tummy in stress. I Karadeniz Apr 2023 #3

Thank you, it could be a neurotic stress thing Walleye Apr 2023 #4

Nothing wrong with the chicken! Keep in up! Add some canned pumpkin and a bit of rice, et Karadeniz Apr 2023 #9

Thanks I'll try that Walleye Apr 2023 #10

Ant bites can cause itchy red bumps, sometimes with pus, and they become active this time of year... Donkees Apr 2023 #11

That could be it, I've been killing ants around the sink all morning Walleye Apr 2023 #12

They often leave a scent trail around pet food dishes too Donkees Apr 2023 #13

Looks like you got some very good suggestions, so I will just send some vibes niyad Apr 2023 #14

Thank you, I think he's going to be OK, nothing serious anyway, I hope Walleye Apr 2023 #17

How is his rash today? irisblue Apr 2023 #15

Looking much better today, I'm thinking maybe some of the little ants I've been seeing stung Walleye Apr 2023 #16

werdna

(1,069 posts)

1. Here's a couple of links for more info

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:22 PM

Apr 2023

https://forevervets.com/blog/cat-skin-conditions-causes-and-treatment

https://wagwalking.com/cat/condition/skin-rash

Also could be fleas:

https://www.petmd.com/cat/what-do-fleas-look-cats

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

6. I don't think it's fleas, he has white fur, he never goes outside, I check him closely I know what

Reply to werdna (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:38 PM

Apr 2023

I know what they look like, I haven’t seen any. He lived outside for the first year of his life and now he’s inside all the time so it could be sort of neurotic. I will check out those other two links, thank you

Emile

(35,979 posts)

2. Dry skin? Someone once told me it's a vitamin e deficiency

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:22 PM

Apr 2023

when my girl was pulling out hair.

I rubbed in Bag Balm on her red skin and it eventually cleared up.

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

5. So bag balm is safe for kitties?

Reply to Emile (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:35 PM

Apr 2023

I’m hoping when summer comes and I can open the windows, the air won’t be so dry in here. Thanks for the help

Emile

(35,979 posts)

7. Yes it is safe for use on cats, dogs, kittens and large animals.

Reply to Walleye (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:40 PM

Apr 2023

It's also safe for them to lick too.

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

8. Thank you,I will definitely try that.

Reply to Emile (Reply #7)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:41 PM

Apr 2023

Karadeniz

(24,553 posts)

3. This sounds like a food allergy or he's a bit neurotic and is overly licking his tummy in stress. I

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:23 PM

Apr 2023

have one cat in that condition. She now eats Science Diet dry CD multicare/stress and finally has fur on her tummy again! The CD variety must include the word stress. Unfortunately, the SciDi costs have gone through the roof! But, for one cat, it's probably doable. If you live near a Tractor Supply, their brand, 4health, is very good... I use the turkey and rice.

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

4. Thank you, it could be a neurotic stress thing

Reply to Karadeniz (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:34 PM

Apr 2023

If I distract him he’ll stop he doesn’t act like it really itches a lot, thanks for the advice. I always gave him the same food I’ll try something else. I also give him little pieces of grilled chicken from time to time maybe I should stop doing that.

Karadeniz

(24,553 posts)

9. Nothing wrong with the chicken! Keep in up! Add some canned pumpkin and a bit of rice, et

Reply to Walleye (Reply #4)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 02:11 PM

Apr 2023

voila! Lovely change of pace meal!

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

10. Thanks I'll try that

Reply to Karadeniz (Reply #9)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 02:35 PM

Apr 2023

Donkees

(32,871 posts)

11. Ant bites can cause itchy red bumps, sometimes with pus, and they become active this time of year...

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 06:02 PM

Apr 2023

finding their way indoors too.

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

12. That could be it, I've been killing ants around the sink all morning

Reply to Donkees (Reply #11)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 06:48 PM

Apr 2023

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Thanks

Donkees

(32,871 posts)

13. They often leave a scent trail around pet food dishes too

Reply to Walleye (Reply #12)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 06:55 PM

Apr 2023

Best wishes

niyad

(125,298 posts)

14. Looks like you got some very good suggestions, so I will just send some vibes

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Sun Apr 2, 2023, 11:13 PM

Apr 2023

for healing and calm.

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

17. Thank you, I think he's going to be OK, nothing serious anyway, I hope

Reply to niyad (Reply #14)

Mon Apr 3, 2023, 12:31 PM

Apr 2023

irisblue

(35,438 posts)

15. How is his rash today?

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Mon Apr 3, 2023, 12:08 PM

Apr 2023

Walleye

(41,443 posts)

16. Looking much better today, I'm thinking maybe some of the little ants I've been seeing stung

Reply to irisblue (Reply #15)

Mon Apr 3, 2023, 12:31 PM

Apr 2023

When I see him compulsively licking I can easily distract him with some string or something he doesn’t seem in any discomfort or anything. Thanks for asking

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