Hi everyone! I am new to this forum, and also a new cat owner and I really need help.
My cat, Bat, is 8 months old and was spayed at the end of September.
About 1 week later, I noticed some raised lesions on her ears and she was trying to itch (with the E-Collar on). I got her into the vet within a few days, and they used the woods lamp and it was negative (but only 50% of dermatophytes will illuminate). So she got an antibiotic injection.
There was no improvement within 3 days, and the vet did not want me to come in because they were sure the injection would work. I had to advocate for a fungal culture myself, and I am still waiting on the results. The vet mentioned it might be pemphagoid, which is scary but for reasons I am not going to get into I don't really trust what they are saying.
My poor cat is so itchy, and the lesions do not seem to be improving. She has been in the E-collar for 1 month now and is miserable. Any advice is appreciated. I am so desperate for answers, and I have gotten almost no where with multiple vet visits. Thank you so much in advance!
PS - I attached the progression of the R ear, which has been the biggest problem - the rash is on both, with some involvement on the back of hear ears as well.
My cat, Bat, is 8 months old and was spayed at the end of September.
About 1 week later, I noticed some raised lesions on her ears and she was trying to itch (with the E-Collar on). I got her into the vet within a few days, and they used the woods lamp and it was negative (but only 50% of dermatophytes will illuminate). So she got an antibiotic injection.
There was no improvement within 3 days, and the vet did not want me to come in because they were sure the injection would work. I had to advocate for a fungal culture myself, and I am still waiting on the results. The vet mentioned it might be pemphagoid, which is scary but for reasons I am not going to get into I don't really trust what they are saying.
My poor cat is so itchy, and the lesions do not seem to be improving. She has been in the E-collar for 1 month now and is miserable. Any advice is appreciated. I am so desperate for answers, and I have gotten almost no where with multiple vet visits. Thank you so much in advance!
PS - I attached the progression of the R ear, which has been the biggest problem - the rash is on both, with some involvement on the back of hear ears as well.
I'm glad you joined the site and came here for advice. I'm sorry to hear your 8 mo. old cat, Bat, is having a health problem that is affecting her ears. It could possibly be a systemic issue. I agree that you should consider getting a second opinion. A veterinary dermatology specialist would be a good option but since you are planning to switch vets you may want to go that route first.
Hoping its a "it gets worse before it gets better" type thing
