Ragdoll cat - circular raw mark on back of neck

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Hello folks, I picked up my new Ragdoll (2 yrs. / 2 months old) last Sunday.

She's great - high energy, very affectionate, good appetite.   Her name is Willow. (c-section / spayed - retired adult breeder)

At the time I picked her up from the Ragdoll breeder, I noticed a mark on the back of her neck and the breeder said she started rubbing herself after being spayed.  She applied polysporin to the area.

This morning, I noticed it quite raw after I witnessed her scratching it with one of her rear paws. Minor blood showing.

I applied polysporin to the area this morning as well as this afternoon.  I'll do it again tonight.

I have not witnessed her scratching again.

Anyone out there with the same experience?   I've attached pictures below.

Yes I know I should get a Vet. opinion, yet before I do, I've come here to look for those who can offer their experience and what the likely culprit was.

If it's a flea collar related, I couldn't tell you.  I don't know if the breeder used them or not - hopefully not, but the circular mark is on her neck.

She comes from a Ragdoll breeder - many other adult Ragdolls in the same house, all looked perfectly healthy/happy.

There's also 2 large Sheppard dogs in the same house that are pets, so who knows.

Also of note - her left ear (rear) was rubbed raw apparently.  Fur has begun to grow back and looks fine, she doesn't touch that area.

I questioned the breeder and was told she rubbed a laundry basket - true? Maybe - don't know. I took at chance (considering the long ass drive I took).




 

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Could you get some pictures that are a little sharper focus? It's really hard to see what the surface of the spot looks like.
 
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Ringworm?  Hmm, could be - I'll find out.

I've booked a Vet. appointment; going in a few hours.

The breeder told me she liked to rub herself on the laundry hamper and that's how she got the mark.  

No idea...sounds like b.s. but what do I know.   I'll find out soon enough.  If what you suspect comes true - I'll be raising hell. 

I didn't take a 6 hour round trip in the car, just for kicks :)  Although I saw the mark briefly when I looked at the cat in the breeder's house, the breeder did not tell me of the mark prior to meeting her.   

Whatever it turns out to be - I should have been informed.  Anyway - lesson learned I guess - you have to ask the right questions or you don't get told. 
 

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Well the kitty was rubbing on something as it is itchy. I read that is is super common and spreads from dogs to cats and humans. Also more common in long haired kittys. The circular bald spot is a key sign. The breeder should pay for your trip to the vet. Look at your contract and later on show us the face of this new baby!
 

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It could also be a reaction to an anti flea topical treatment, its in about the right location.

And I'd suggest staying in a good relationship with the breeder by not accusing them of something unless you have a positive diagnosis, especially with regard to ringworm.
 
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No, I won't jump to conclusions - albeit I'm already on edge in regards to her not telling me about it prior to my drive up to see her.  That's an obvious intentional oversight on her part, in addition to behind left ear where cat had apparently rubbed and the hair was growing back. I was not told of either.  I'll deal with that if the time comes through appropriate means. 

The Vet. does not think it's ringworm.  She thinks it's a reaction to a flea treatment that the breeder may have used.  Why? There's no complete hair loss in the immediate area, and you cannot pull the hair follicles out easily.  If you could pull out the fur easily around that area, it's an indication it's ringworm, or could be. 

Nevertheless I agreed to a test - takes 2 weeks to get back. We'll see. 

The breeder has been in operation for 8 years, surely she wouldn't jeopardize her business. Even though she was negligent in telling me beforehand about the mark, / or the ear. 

However it turns out - I wouldn't recommend the breeder again. 
 
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