Cat Skin Disease

by Susie
(pittsfield,ma)

QUESTION:

My daughter Abbey (21 yrs. old) adopted a sweet well behaved cat about six months ago in texas. All was going well until about a month ago.

Her poor little "Sasha" started having what Abbey calls "unexplainable holes, that would scab over."
I suggested that she takes Sasha to the vet, which I'm sure she will this week.

I got a call from Abbey yesterday because Sasha is now pooping on the floor. Any ideas?

Thanks for any thoughts.
Susie


Hi, Susie,

I know how worried your daughter must be and you also. Taking the kitty to the vet is important and should be done right away.

It's very difficult for me to suggest what the problem may be. I would need to see the skin or know what your daughter means by "holes that scab over". It could be ringworm or an allergy to something or any number of other skin conditions.

Sasha could be defecating because she has a medical GI problem, or because she is uncomfortable from her skin disease. Make sure your daughter takes a fecal sample with her to the vet's office.

Feel free to write back with more information or to let me know how things turn out. I would really like to know.

Thanks, Dr. Neely