skin problem with flash

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Noticed it about a week ago, and I'm not sure what it is? It doesn't hurt her she's eating fine and everything else is normal


It started off like a scratch, I think it's missing a little bit of hair but again not sure my eyes might just be seeing that
 

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It looks like a bit of irritation from something. I would keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't get worse. Maybe rinse it with a wet washcloth? If it doesn't start improving in a few days, maybe send the picture to your vet and see if there's something that can be put on it to help heal it?
 

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My cat Grover had something similar about 3-4 weeks ago. He had a scab and lost a dime sized patch of fur around it. I took him to the vet and they thought maybe a bug bite that he licked too much or a food allergy. It was negative for ringworm. I did change his food. The scab fell off and healed and all his fur grew back already.

He's fine. I'm sure Flash will be too
. It's easier said then done, but try not to worry too much while you're waiting for the vet visit.
 
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It looks better after I've give it a good clean!

She isn't scratching at it no might it no

One other thing might eating out of a Plastic bowl?
 

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Yes, change the plastic bowl. It can be a common cause of chin acne. Maybe that's it? Especially if she's not itchy and scratching.
 

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Oh yeah...as soon as you mentioned plastic bowl, I ENLARGED the picture, and sure enough, saw the little chin acne indicators.  Bowl change should do it
 
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Thanks ladies what should I change to? Just one I would eat out of?
 

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Our cats eat off our China saucers.  I figure WE aren't going to use the china, so THEY might as well
.  I think quite a few people use Corelle bowls, but I could be mistaken. 
 
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Thanks!!! I don't use my bowls out of my set of crockery and flash will only drink out of one if them bowls now anyways so will switch to them and try my hardest to not check her every hour for a couple of days
 
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