Accelerated Fur Loss

[laurainthesky]

In just a few days my indoor cat has developed a bald spot that is now 3-4 inches long. We noticed on Saturday he had a small half dollar bald patch near his tail. The next day it was double the size and we also noticed a little spot on the back of the tail. Monday the Sept on back was 3 inches. We out a cone on him in case it was being caused by excessive licking or chewing. Now, 24 hours of having the cone on the size is a little bigger but the area itself seems more red and bald. I ordered some anti fungal wipes for him but i am concerned about how quickly it's getting worse. It doesn't look like ring worm. Nothing has changed recently regarding conditions so not sure how it could be allergies. Any guesses? If it continues to get worse we will take him to the vet but work is such that it probably won't be till next week.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

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laurainthesky - This sounds like Malassezia, but that's strictly a guess without a photograph. Your cat isn't a Devon or Cornish Rex by chance?

In all events, you definitely need to see yur veterinarian at the earliest opportunity.
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[laurainthesky]

He is a blue point siamese. I will post pics from yesterday and then today. Here are the yesterday pics.

 

[laurainthesky]

Here are the today pictures. There is also a line down his right leg but it is thin and hard to photo. I don't think the photos do it justice of how bald it looks.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

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laurainthesky - Unless someone comes along and can say with certainty - in the absence of a clinical examination - what the condition is, I would urge you to see your veterinarian as quickly as possible.

@silkenpaw @Geoffrey @Kieka - have you any thoughts on this?
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[laurainthesky]

I understand. I guess i will try to get him in tomorrow. He is scared, possibly because the cone and he won't leave our side. Im not comfortable in taking the cone of and I'm not sure if what he had is contagious to humans but i don't want him to be alone either.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Please, vet, as soon as you can manage. The onset of this was SO fast that it concerns me. And let us know what you find out, as well!

 

[laurainthesky]

So my bosses were gracious enough to let me take some time this morning to take him the vet. Unfortunately my regular vet is on vacation until Friday. I spoke through all the symptoms with the receptionist and we agreed if any other symptoms pop up or if it gets considerably worse I will take him to a pet hospital. He currently has an appointment for 7am Friday morning. I wish he could've been seen today.

 

[laurainthesky]

The good news is he seems about the same as yesterday, so at least not worse. We also agreed to take the cone off because it seemed to be little help and added stress. Thanks for the support! Will update when we figure it out.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Sorry you are having to wait, but am relieved that this seems to not be spreading or getting worse! I'll be watching for your update later on!

 

[laurainthesky]

Well keep y'alls fingers crossed! My little buddy's at the vet right now and i should be able to pick him up either on lunch or after work.

 

[laurainthesky]

Here he is in all his glory. Hope he gets back to normal soon.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

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laurainthesky - Glad to hear that your beautiful fellow is at the vet. I'll say a little Prayer for him today - and thanks for keeping us updated!
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[laurainthesky]

Diagnosis: Staph dermatitis, accompanied with and possibly set in motion from ear infection.
Treatment: steroid shot, antibiotic shot, ear drops twice a day for a specific number of days.
Follow up: two weeks

He also has some deficiency so we are trying to increase his omega 3 intake.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

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laurainthesky - Thank God! This diagnosis might have been far worse. Here's hoping that that beautiful little fellow thrives for many, many years to come! Thanks once more for keeping us updated! We'd love to see more photos of him in the Photos Forum if chance and time allow.
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[Mamanyt1953]

Oh, this could have been so much worse! I'm so glad you got him seen early, and it is taken care of. Nice work, both you and the vet!

Get well soon, um...what is his name? I can't just call him "Whatshisface"!

 

[laurainthesky]

His name is Pancakes!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

LOVE that name! I'd be tempted to get a red Abyssinian just so I could name it "Bacon." But then, I'm a little twisted.

 

[laurainthesky]

Lol! Thanks!*( We have a few pet rats. Two are named Chicken & Waffles. But our cats are all cakes. Pancakes, Cheesecake, Shortcake(Shorty) and Pattycakes! They are vet famous. Anytime we call the vet I just have to tell them my last name and they know!

Pancakes treatment has already helped him improve a lot. We are starting to see light regrowth and he just FEELS better. We can tell he's back to his sassy self. I hadn't even realized how lethargic and fatigued he'd been until he pepped up.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

RATTIES! I adore ratties! I used to have a good many of them, but with their short (but oh-so-bright) little lives...My favorite three were Yoda-rat (a Dumbo), Lukie Skyscamper (albino), and Darth Squeek (hooded rat). Once you get over the "tail horror," they are just the most entrancing little creatures, and SO danged smart!

Yes, my Hekitty is also vet famous, although, sadly, not in a good way. She does not tolerate her royal self being trifled with well at all.