My boyfriend's mom recently got 2 kittens from a lady who was overwhelmed with litters. Theywere outdoor kittens, since we got them they were only outside once and were under constant supervision. I noticed a few days ago that one of the kittens had a bit of fur behind his left ear matted down. We didnt think much of it, maybe it got wet or they were playing and got a little too frisky. But a days went on and he lost some hair, in a circular pattern and we noticed some bleeding in the middle of the circle. I cut the fur and saw a scab. We thought maybe it was ringworm and the scab was from scratching, but soon we noticed a deep, but small (in diameter) hole. Our treatment (given by myself a freshman in Pre-Vet and an RN.. not exactly the best diagnostic team for a kitten, Im aware) has been anti-fungul cream on the bare skin and iodine on the hole.
As far as his spirit goes, he is still really playful and loveable. Were just playing the waiting game to go the vet due to $ reasons.
Please help me with my kitten, something is wrong and I dont know what (skin problem)?
Sounds like a cuterebra, or bot fly larva.
"What pet owners typically see is the swelling at the air hole and matted hair from the pet’s over-grooming. Cats often groom to the point of irritation. Sometimes the pet has pain at the site. Some sites become infected and pus can be seen."
Check out these links:
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content...
http://www.petplace.com/cats/cuterebra-i...
You should definitely see a vet. If money is a concern check your local humane society. They can sometimes pull out a larva for free %26amp; give you medication if needed, and if not may be able to offer you a payment plan or discounted services, especially since they are rescued kittens.
Reply:She's right it must be a but fly larva Report It
Reply:I don't know much about parasites - but I had a friend tell me of something like that, that the cats eat an egg of some kind, and it grows into a worm and the worm crawls up through the skin and makes that hole - then the worm will nab fleas and other bits of food that are on the surface. From what he told me, the worms just pop out of the hole, grab what food they find, and pop back down into the hole. I could be wrong and silly, but get it check out just in case...
Reply:Do you believe it to be a puncture wound? Using the iodine is fine. I would be more concern using the anti-fungal cream at this time. Especially if it carries steroid in it. Keep an eye on it and if it seems to be getting worse or the kitten stop eating, drinking, starts vomiting and having diarrhea then get him into your vet. If the wound is healing with your help %26lt; mind you to use the iodine deluted when cleaning%26gt; since this is a young one, then you should be fine until you can get him in for his first check up and set of VXNS. Oh yea, lets not forget to get his neutered when it's time :-)
You may still want to have them checked for ringworm...... just in-case
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