Rash on my cats mouth

briannab951

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My baby girl is a new mother and about 4 weeks into motherhood she started getting a rash and it looks like it's bleeding around her mouth, can anybody help me with this
 

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Your cat most likely has a form of cat acne or dermatitis caused by saliva getting into and plugging the hair follicles. It gets itchy, gets scratched, and infection sets in. It needs cleaning with a warm, damp cloth several times a day.

It generally requires antibiotics to fully clear up. Can you get her to the vet for meds?
 
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I can, the vet's here are pretty expensive which is why I haven't taken her yet, however it is getting worse so I will be taking her in. Thank you
 

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I really think you should. It should be an exam fee plus meds, nothing more. Please let us know what the vet says, and keep it clean in the meantime.
 
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