Horrible Hot spot help please all very appreciated

I'm new here and have two cats . Peapumkin is six years old and has recurring hot spots . I have a kitten Buttons who is seven weeks old and healthy but a wild woman lol . They normally treat Peapumkin with prenisolone tablets and antibiotics for hot spots and don't run any blood work my vet is old school vet .Hes about 70 and very kind . This time her hot spot is near her right leg and abdomen and about the size of s golf ball around . Does anyone know if the vet follows the right protocol for this ?
I have terminal cancer and about two months to live and before I try taking her in today I thought maybe someone knew of a home treatment or better therapy to help her . I am going to change her food I do suspect food allergy this time it's fancy feast and I think she needs to go all natural a little at a time .
Please be patient with me . I'm doing the best I can as I begin my hospice therapy . I tried speaking with an online vet and I told them my situation and was literally raked over the coals and told how awful I was to even be asking for alternatives . I'm sobbing and heartbroken , I love my furry babies more than my own life so I'm very hurt . I do my best for them but it's so hard when I'm in this situation also and have no family here .I am aChristian mom of one 21 year old college student who had a husband who left when I became sick .He couldn't cope with my illness . Thank you ahead of time for any answers you may give me and for letting me be part of your community [emoji]128554[/emoji][emoji]128554[/emoji][emoji]128554[/emoji][emoji]128554[/emoji][emoji]128591[/emoji][emoji]10084[/emoji]️

I am sorry you are going through this and shame on whoever raked you over the coals.  There is never an excuse to be unkind.  They are very likely some kind of allergy and a steroid usually is the treatment, it doesn't address the cause only the symptoms.  

It is true that it could be a food allergy.  You said this hot spot is on her belly, is this the usual spot for them?  If so it is possible that she is allergic to the litter.

I don't know of any thing at home that would treat her right now but of course it would begin to clear if you figured out what the allergen is and removed it.  

Hi and welcome. I'm so sorry that you are going through this on top of your own illness 

I have no experience with hot spots in cats but I have a TON of experience with hot spots in dogs and I doubt it's different. My dog gets hot spots in spring and fall almost like clockwork. Does your cat go outside at all?? I know with my dog, hers were caused by something outside. It was not food related. 

This link may help

http://petcha.com/pet_care/all-about-hot-spots-on-cats/

I hope that you find something that will help. These things happen and you will not find judgment here. That is not what we are about. We want to help you. I wish I could help YOU more. 

Thank you both so much for your kind replies .
I ended up with both my girls at the vet this morning because as the morning grew later I got more nervous and when he shaved Peapumpkins leg the hotspot was very deep I had just treated both cats with a worming medication because we got the new kitten of course but I did not think of that so I wondered after I got there if that caused this allergy .
The vet was not very specific but he prescribided antibiotics and hydroxidixine which makes Peapumkin climb the walls . She has had this before but I want her to be ok and not itch so I will give it to her .He administered a shot of prednisone and conivia and an antihistamine and my little Button climbed into the carrier as we were trying to leave the house because peapumpkin was crying so she just went along for the ride and she was an angel giving kisses to both Peapumkin and mommy as needed .
Thank you both for your kindness and help . I read your link you posted and I'm going to buy the Shampoo in the link to keep on hand for the next hotspot that comes up .
Everything is so expensive with the cost of all these medications also . I promise I'm trying and my little guys are seen at least once per month minimum .
My son takes them when he's in and I'm just too sick . I passed out there today my nurse Sara helped me and I did ok until I got back home at noon I slept until now I woke up after my medicines in my iv then came back on to post .
I'm thankful for such a friendly forum. I appreciate your help so much . It's a true blessing .

runner,  I cannot help you about the hot spot, but I do want to send you 

((((((hugs)))))))....You are not alone here. 

We are a very caring, and kind group of people...and very knowledgeable...

You could even join our babbling thread, when you feel up to it...

You said he gave her a shot of "conivia" and you said he prescribed antibiotics.  Did you mean he gave her a shot of Convenia?  Because that IS an antibiotic, and it works for two weeks. So you shouldn't have prescribed antibiotics to give her in addition.   When a cat gets that, it can make them lethargic so don't be surprised if that happens.  Also, when a cat is given Convenia, it is advised to put them on a probiotic because that antibiotic can wipe out all their intestinal flora and then they can have problems with digestion in a week or so.  Cat probiotics are not expensive usually, and you can get them at most popular pet stores.  You could ask a friend to get some for you.

It does sound like "seasonal allergies" like @Kat0121 mentioned which generally pop up when the seasons are changing.  I have two cats with them.  Most of the time I can control them with Zyrtec (1/4 tablet daily per cat) but sometimes one gets it worse and then I get him a shot of long-acting steroids (DepoMedrol) which lasts for a month, and after that month he won't show any signs of the allergy for about 6 months when the seasons change again.

Artie Mom and Red top rescue thank you also for your replies .
Hi everyone . Well I'm back again tonight for a little more help with more furry baby worries same issue if you can help me and don't mind to .
Peapumkin is screaming and hissing taking the liquid clindymicin . She's taking the Hydroxizine ok and because I have shaky hands because of the chemo and other medications I spilled them all and Buttons thought they were candy and she ate one of course before I could get them up . She's into everything .
She is fine I called the vet they said Just expect her to take a very long nap and her and Peapumkin did on my lap while I took my own medicines .
I have Another antibiotic here for skin infections that is in pill form I can crush Peapumkin has had before So I will give her that I think and not the clindymicin because of the screaming . The vet said let her scream and keep her on clindymycin but I think he's wrong . It's 8.64 % alcohol that scares me won't that burn up her little throat and body and she eats so much after she takes it like she's trying to cost her tummy .
. I have some of the probiotics now thank you so much for the advice and my sweet girl will eat plain yogurt also she loves it . She loves pumpkin too she usually as bathroom issues of the other kind constipation . She's my problem vet child while button destroys the house and me lol . I love them both with all my heart and don't know what I would do without them especially now . They keep their mom from crying so many days .
I feel so happy to be here in this welcoming community of kind friends .
Thank you

I have always tasted anything I must give my cats, and the clindamycin is probably worse to me than to them.  It is bitter and it burns.  If I were to use the liquid again, I would mix in some concentrated condensed goat milk with it, and that would fight the bitter somewhat and stop the burn.  I give them most their medicines with a goat milk teaser and then a goat milk chaser.  As soon as the goat milk gets in their mouth (with no meds in it) they are happy cooperative campers.  I can then drop in a pill and chase with goat's milk, or I can give the required medicine mixed in with goat milk, then chased with unmedicated goat milk.  Mostly I buy the condensed version, pour it into a glass jar and keep it in the fridge.  That way it will not pick up the taste of the can.

I would go along with you, if she screams, don't do it, change to something else. 

SO...My cats hot spot near his ear is so bad, he's had it for five years. Two vets have tested him and I have spent over 2K. He gets the steroid shot every month. It calms it down, but will never heal.
Not sure if you can open the picture I posted, but that is how bad it gets. I have spent $$ on tests and have tried everything!!! He's now on the z/d food, but hates it. Loves the dry food. I doubt now it's his food. I have changed foods, cat litter, bowls he eats out of..etc. all kinds of topical meds, but he scratches it off. Cones around his neck, so he can't get to it...nope!!! He's gets those off.
The steroid shots will have to be the only thing I can do to help him. He had a blood test after 5 yrs of shots. His kidneys are fine. I'm lost as to why he has issues. His sister does not and our dog is fine...

Dee1953,

This looks horrible & reminds me of what my boy's open wound on his back was like before I was able to get him diagnosed.  It turns out that he has FIUD (feline idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis).  It is simply a very rare form of cat skin disease that they do not know the source of its' origin.  Some have speculated it is caused by a reaction to vaccines, but there have been a few cats found with this condition that were never vaccinated?!  

It's not contagious, but not curable either.  The best we can is learn to manage it as best possible.  

Have you had a biopsy performed?  That is the only way to determine for certain if it is FIUD.  It seems to be mostly an autoimmune dysfunction & causes the immunity to be on hyperdrive all the time & thus most cats with this suffer many allergic reactions as well.  I have gone through many food trials to find a diet that causes him the least amount of itch reactions.

You can read some of my posts on how I have wrestled with this problem with my boy ... perhaps you could get some inspiration there?  

The location of his irriration makes it nearly impossible to protect it?!  It really needs to be protected somehow. 

As I recommended on another post, Vetericyn Hot Spot Spray which is highly oxygenated purified water has been helpful to promote healing from his injuries he has caused in the past.

It seems steroid shots have been the only thing to help my LB also.  We tried Atopica which made him very sick & we had to discontinue it.  

Mom2LB