We have a 4 year old indoor cat that has been healthy until about 2 months ago when we noticed something strange on/around his outer ear and nose.I can only describe it as some kind of ?infection? that is spreading.I have never seen anything like this and neither had the 2nd vet who saw him. She said there was nothing she could do and referred us to a feline dermitologist for a likely food allergy. At first that made sense because just prior to this we fed them some wet food that was given to us for about a month.But now im doubting the food allergy. we are having a hard time getting any appointments right now and really need help, he is getting worse by the week. Ill list some info that might help and pic.
-4 yrs 3 mo
-15 lbs
-shots
-neutered
-no previous conditions
-100% indoor cat (3rd story with balcony)
-2 other indoor cats (no symptoms)
-week 2 went to 1st vet
-received 2 shots of antibiotic + topical (for what they thought was an ear infection)
-3 days after shots the infected area was showing improvement but only for a day
-continued 10 day topical as directed
-?infection? progressed
-week 4 went to 2nd vet who referred specialist
-urinating ok not sure about #2 (monitoring)
-we are getting him to drink water but not sure if he is eating
-?infection? spread slowly to entire ear and nose
I am going to post a photo of his ear from my phone in hopes anyone can help identify this and any help/advice is greatly appreciated!!
-4 yrs 3 mo
-15 lbs
-shots
-neutered
-no previous conditions
-100% indoor cat (3rd story with balcony)
-2 other indoor cats (no symptoms)
-week 2 went to 1st vet
-received 2 shots of antibiotic + topical (for what they thought was an ear infection)
-3 days after shots the infected area was showing improvement but only for a day
-continued 10 day topical as directed
-?infection? progressed
-week 4 went to 2nd vet who referred specialist
-urinating ok not sure about #2 (monitoring)
-we are getting him to drink water but not sure if he is eating
-?infection? spread slowly to entire ear and nose
I am going to post a photo of his ear from my phone in hopes anyone can help identify this and any help/advice is greatly appreciated!!