My 8 year old cat, Tinka-Chi, has had ongoing problems with an infected ear. She now has sore edges on her ear, that scab over but never quite heal. She has actually lost a small amount of her ear edges. I'm worried it might be skin cancer, as her ears are white. Any ideas? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Cat Has Sore Scabbed-Over Ear Edges- Skin Cancer?
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I think the only way that you'd really know, is bringing Tinka-Chi in to your Vet.
Skin issues could be caused by so many things, and hopefully, it can easily be treatable with some cream that the Vet would prescribe.
Even if you posted photos, I don't think anyone here could give you a proper idea.
It sounds painful, though, because the ears are sensitive.
This old thread has some ideas about Ringworm, and scabby ears, treatments, ...but again the OP took her cat in to the Vet to get proper cream, and shampoo, medical treatment.
http://www.thecatsite.com/t/240279/how-does-this-look-ringworm
Tinka-Chi might only need a round of antibiotics, or anti-fungals/anti-yeast cream, flea meds, or meds for ear mites.
There are too many things, that it could be.
I do hope it is not cancer, for your girl.
Please bring her in to your Vet, as soon as you can.
Skin issues could be caused by so many things, and hopefully, it can easily be treatable with some cream that the Vet would prescribe.
Even if you posted photos, I don't think anyone here could give you a proper idea.
It sounds painful, though, because the ears are sensitive.
This old thread has some ideas about Ringworm, and scabby ears, treatments, ...but again the OP took her cat in to the Vet to get proper cream, and shampoo, medical treatment.
http://www.thecatsite.com/t/240279/how-does-this-look-ringworm
Tinka-Chi might only need a round of antibiotics, or anti-fungals/anti-yeast cream, flea meds, or meds for ear mites.
There are too many things, that it could be.
I do hope it is not cancer, for your girl.
Please bring her in to your Vet, as soon as you can.
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All the best for your Tinka-Chi and you.
This other thread also mentioned 'feline sarcoptic mange'....but it's easily treatable, after the Vet diagnosed it.
http://www.thecatsite.com/t/310177/found-a-scab-on-the-front-of-zeus-ear-this-morning
Once you get your answer, can you please post an update.
This other thread also mentioned 'feline sarcoptic mange'....but it's easily treatable, after the Vet diagnosed it.
http://www.thecatsite.com/t/310177/found-a-scab-on-the-front-of-zeus-ear-this-morning
Once you get your answer, can you please post an update.
Yes, please take her to a vet. If it is skin cancer the quicker you get it seen to the better.
I think @catwoman707 has some experience of dealing with skin cancer in cats. White cats do seem to be prone to it, I'm afraid.
I think @catwoman707 has some experience of dealing with skin cancer in cats. White cats do seem to be prone to it, I'm afraid.
If your cat was outside in the winter cold for any long length of time she
may have frost bite that will turn white, then dark can cause many problems.
Any pictures of this?
hope it's not to serious
Good Luck
may have frost bite that will turn white, then dark can cause many problems.
Any pictures of this?
hope it's not to serious
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She is beautiful! God bless you for helping her to know love. I have always rescued cats, it's just what I do. And it's hard to afford veterinary care when you have several cats.I will take a pic of Tinka, and post it soon. Thank you.
