Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
what flea med did you use? i would get to the vet. I almost poisoned one of my cats years ago with otc ear mite drops t wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
I can't remember where I read it, (thinking it was in Kittens for Dummies, which I can't find right now), but I know I've read that products containing lidocaine should not be used on cats. Bactine contains lidocaine. Can't remember what the side-effect was with cats, anyone else out there have the Kittens book handy? Regards, Beth On 8/3/07, wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Not saying it is always a problem. He just won't use them. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? It worked great w/ my cat, it was every 2 weeks for about a month? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:05 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? If I may, my vet and I don't like the steroid injections. He says they give the body many more times med than the kitty can absorb AND if there is a bad reaction, no way to change the dose or discontinue. Daily pred is preferred by him as doseage can be adjusted if needed. Just my 2 cents. Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 2:41 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? Soudns like she needs a cortisone shot. That happened to my little Pugsley, he has very tender skin. A flamepoint w/ pink tender skin. The shot helped out a lot. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:06 AM Subject: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Dr smith uses it as a very last resort. When Pugsley had his horrible open sore on the back of his neck, we tried aloe jell, vitamin e cream dermavet to start. When that didn't work, ( I had to call him daily with reports) that's when he brought out the big gun, the cortisone shot. And it improved, but he gave him one more shot 2 weeks later, which did the trick. Pugsley has no immune system, being from the Frankenbreeder house as a tiny kitten and trapped in a house fire. Covered in severe ringworm w/ advanced URI. And potentially exposed to felv to boot. But he is better now, being the little bedwetter that he is... :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:22 AM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Not saying it is always a problem. He just won't use them. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? It worked great w/ my cat, it was every 2 weeks for about a month? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
I don't know if the sore is like the ones Dixie gets or not but Baytril cream applied a couple of times a day really works on them. My vets don't want to use steroids. One recommended Calendula lotion for itching. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:46 AM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? Dr smith uses it as a very last resort. When Pugsley had his horrible open sore on the back of his neck, we tried aloe jell, vitamin e cream dermavet to start. When that didn't work, ( I had to call him daily with reports) that's when he brought out the big gun, the cortisone shot. And it improved, but he gave him one more shot 2 weeks later, which did the trick. Pugsley has no immune system, being from the Frankenbreeder house as a tiny kitten and trapped in a house fire. Covered in severe ringworm w/ advanced URI. And potentially exposed to felv to boot. But he is better now, being the little bedwetter that he is... :) Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:22 AM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Not saying it is always a problem. He just won't use them. - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? It worked great w/ my cat, it was every 2 weeks for about a month? Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent
RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Thanks Chris! It is a bit better. I may have to go get some of that gauze though. Although, I'm sure she won't like it one bit...lol! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 6:38:21 PM Subject: RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/
RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Momma always walks funny for the first few minutes and then when she realizes that we won't take it off, she goes back to normal. It is always fun watching her act. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:20 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Thanks Chris! It is a bit better. I may have to go get some of that gauze though. Although, I'm sure she won't like it one bit...lol! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2007 6:38:21 PM Subject: RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? My Momma cat has this problem as well only it is much bigger than a quarter. We tried the shot and many other things, but the main problem we have is that when it is healing, it itches and she scratches. We have resorted to putting antibiotic cream on the spot with a piece of gauze covering the area and then wrapping a self-adhesive bandage (like an ace bandage) around her body to keep the antibiotic in place and prevent more damage from scratching. We change the bandage completely during the different stages of healing: scabs, new skin, hair growth. This works as long as we don't take the bandages off until she is completely healed and her hair is grown back. Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM
A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
RE: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Wendy: My mom's cat is a very allergic cat. When I first found her outside, all the fur on her head was gone and she had scabs on her head on the exposed skin- she looked like hell. No one was willing to help us (not even the Humane Society!) because they thought she had mange. Turns out, she just had fleas and she is very allergic to fleas (more so than most cats). One flea bite and she can flare up. All we needed was Advantage- to keep the fleas from even biting her- and antibiotics for a few weeks (just in case). Everyone was shocked when all the fur on her head grew back and she became a beautiful, all white cat However, she clearly still suffers from seasonal allergies like a person. In the spring, her eyes get really weepy and red and the Advantage really seems to help her with her overall allergies. Sometimes she will get what the Vet calls "hot spots"- which sound a lot like what you are describing. The fur is missing and it looks like raw skin and she gets obsessive compulsive about licking at it. When she got her first one a while ago, the Vet gave us a medication- but I can't remember the name of it???!!! It stays in the refrig and it's topical. We apply to it the hot spot with a cotton pad a few times a day when she has an active hot spot and it works like a charm. We've never had a serious hot spot issue since the Vet gave us this medication. I would recommend you take the cat to the Vet to get confirmation that it is indeed a "hot spot"- which actually are pretty common in cats- and get this topical med for your cat. It clears up Tally's hot spots right away. Unfortunately, with allergic skin reactions, it's really hard to know what the source was...whether it was the flea med, or even the fleas itself causing a skin reaction, or a spider bite, etc.. Either way, I recommend the Vet having a look at it if this is the first time THIS cat has experienced something like this. -Caroline From:wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgTo:felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject:A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?Date:Fri, 3 Aug 2007 09:06:38 -0700 (PDT)Hi guys,I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago.We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter.The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it.After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away.I also started putting topical antibiotics on it.But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over!I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her.Although, it could be a spider bite or something else.Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it?What about liquid skin?Has anyone used the human formula on their cats?I know it's not ringworm.I know what that looks like and it's not this!I can send apic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore.I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off.Thanks guys!Thanks,:)Wendy"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~Ready for the edge of your seat?Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.http://tv.yahoo.com/ Learn.Laugh.Share. Reallivemoms is right place!
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
I used Advantage on Stretch, but now I think it might have been expired. Also, I used the Hartz Gold, or something like that, from Walmart, on my dog. Won't do that again. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 3, 2007 12:00:31 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? What type of flea medication did you use? wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
What type of flea medication did you use? wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
Soudns like she needs a cortisone shot. That happened to my little Pugsley, he has very tender skin. A flamepoint w/ pink tender skin. The shot helped out a lot. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:06 AM Subject: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds?
If I may, my vet and I don't like the steroid injections. He says they give the body many more times med than the kitty can absorb AND if there is a bad reaction, no way to change the dose or discontinue. Daily pred is preferred by him as doseage can be adjusted if needed. Just my 2 cents. Laurie - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 2:41 PM Subject: Re: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back;reaction to flea meds? Soudns like she needs a cortisone shot. That happened to my little Pugsley, he has very tender skin. A flamepoint w/ pink tender skin. The shot helped out a lot. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:06 AM Subject: A bit OT: Need help with sore on kitty's back; reaction to flea meds? Hi guys, I put flea medication on my cat's back 2-3 weeks ago. We left for a short vacation (4 days) and when we returned, she had this big sore on her back about the size of a quarter. The hair and top layers of skin were gone, and it was just raw skin, so I started spraying Bactine on it. After a few days of that, I could tell it was infected, so I put her on antibiotics (Clavamox), and the infection (pus) went away. I also started putting topical antibiotics on it. But even after several days of this, it is still not scabbing over! I am fairly sure it's a reaction to the flea meds, because my dog had the same reaction a few weeks before, but Bactine worked great on her. Although, it could be a spider bite or something else. Any ideas on what I can do for her now or what might be causing it? What about liquid skin? Has anyone used the human formula on their cats? I know it's not ringworm. I know what that looks like and it's not this! I can send a pic to anyone if you think you might be able to help by looking at the sore. I don't want to wrap gauze around her b/c she will just tear it off. Thanks guys! Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
