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stegomon
10-06-2010, 06:26 PM
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my cat has this scab open area on his head. he is indoor cat. no flees that i can see. also no other animals in the house. will peroxide be ok to clean the stuff out till i can get him to a vet. please help:bawling:
mn_smokeater
10-06-2010, 06:32 PM
yes but be sure to NOT get in the eyes also be ready to use it on yourself as you cat will not be too fond of it
stegomon
10-06-2010, 06:41 PM
no front claws. and he has 4 smaller ones. could it be really bad flees.
mn_smokeater
10-06-2010, 06:48 PM
not sure iv never delt with fleas in my cat just Ear mites, the vet should be able to figure it out though not much to do but treat the wounds an try to keep them clean
H munster
10-06-2010, 07:50 PM
Neosporin could help. Works the same on pets as us humanoids.
jhammel85
10-06-2010, 08:29 PM
Yeah, I think it should be OK . I guess you could try peroxide. but I would keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get infected.

Do you have fleas at all? Our dog gets something just like that. Its called a hot spot.

Like I said though man, I would keep an eye on it and hopefully watch it heal!
multiranger
10-06-2010, 09:24 PM
i read cats are a major source of ringworms... you may want to google it...
Grey_04
10-06-2010, 09:31 PM
i read cats are a major source of ringworms... you may want to google it...

I'd bet the farm it is indeed ring warm, here's a link that may offer some more help to you..

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2134&aid=223
doorgunner
10-06-2010, 11:10 PM
watch out for the "lobster virus".....the internet says it's in your area & can be very nasty if not watched/treated carefully....i hope the cat doesn't have "IT"....
Ranger Dave (B25)
10-06-2010, 11:50 PM
Get him a cat scan...

Sorry.
RumpRanger98
10-06-2010, 11:54 PM
Peroxide will actually kill the top layer of skin, along with any infection..... I would just put neosporin on it and take to vet in the morning.
stegomon
10-08-2010, 10:27 AM
thank you every one. looks like he got scrapped by something and he was just heeling.
mn_smokeater
10-08-2010, 10:41 AM
good to hear hes doin better!
Duane867
10-08-2010, 09:26 PM
Was gonna say that looked more like a laceration then a parasitic infestation.