legally blonde
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Thu Nov-18-04 08:27 PM
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DU furry pet owners---HELP!!! |
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Today I noticed that my cat has a bare spot the size of a quarter on the side of his "knee." I didn't notice this until today, so I'm not sure how long it's been like this but I doubt more than a day or so (I would like to think I would notice). Also, I haven't noticed him licking that spot recently (or at all). Is this something that I need to go to the vet for? Or should I stop worrying? Thanks for your help!
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Thu Nov-18-04 08:31 PM
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Hypothyroid causes quarter sized bald spots on dogs. I can't say I know anything about cats.
Hypothyroid makes their coats dull, and they get very lazy.
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Thu Nov-18-04 08:43 PM
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has been acting the same as always--sleeping during the day and bouncing off the walls at night. I hope it's not hypothyroid--that doesn't sound good.
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Thu Nov-18-04 08:34 PM
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2. Get a black light and see if the spot glows green. |
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Thu Nov-18-04 08:36 PM
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Took about a year to clear it from the animal shelter where I volunteer -- and I've still got it. Picked it up from a cat I didnt't know was infected. Don't worry -- most of the time, humans don't get it, or if they do, they can clear it quickly. I'm a 'special case,' apparently.
Definitely see a veterinarian -- if it's ringworm or a parasite, over the counter stuff may not work. If it's ringworm or a parasite, if you have other animals they can get it, too.
It may not be ringworm, of course, but still -- best to have a vet look at it.
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Thu Nov-18-04 08:46 PM
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6. Thanks for the help, everyone |
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I'll call the vet tomorrow. Hopefully it's nothing serious.
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Thu Nov-18-04 08:45 PM
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5. Could be a sort of allergy. |
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I once had a cat who licked a patch of fur off his belly, and the skin got so irritated that the fur wouldn't grow back til the vet gave him a cortisone shot. The vet said it was caused by an allergic reaction.
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Thu Nov-18-04 10:03 PM
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My cat, who is long gone now, unfortunately, used to have hair missing in patches when he was in a fight. No cuts or anything, just missing hair. I would still take your cat to the vet, in any case.
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Thu Nov-18-04 10:30 PM
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8. nope, can't be fighting |
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It's just me and my kitty in my very small apartment and my cat doesn't go outside. My parents have a cat and two dogs, but I haven't been home in over a month. But that's a good thought. I'm planning on calling the vet first thing in the morning.
Welcome to DU, DawnneOBTS! :hi:
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