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Hi everyone!
It's my first time posting on the forum - first of all, thank you for everyone who's contributed to this forum and specifically the problem of black gunk in paws - I've read quite a number of past posts, and I am posting my own current condition, hoping for any wisdom re: this situation & treatment.
Background info:
Ginger cat around 6 y.o., healthy, vaccinated, diet consists of homemade cooked meats only, behaviors + litterbox habits are normal.
Concern:
A couple days ago, I discovered a raw spot (hair loss) near the backleg paw toe, and black gunk between the toes. They look like tiny black dots (think: blackhead-like on the bottom paw skins) that cannot be washed away. I shared the pictures with a neighborhood vet (as I'm unable to visit a clinic atm during COVID) and were asked to use the chlorhexidine solution (diluted) to soak his affected paw for 5 min, then apply Betadine (10% Povidone-iodine, store bought, diluted to the color of weak tea) with a Q-tip around the paw. Of course this is very uncomfortable for the cat. He's been wearing a cone 24/7 (except for when he eats) and he's looking much more lethargic than usual. Could also be the hot weather though.
I'm given the advise to do this for 6 days, and if conditions do not get better, to return for a clinic visit.
Pictures are below.
My questions
- Have others experienced this before? Does this look like an allergy to you? We've diversified his diet to include new meats like Turkey as of a few days ago, but I'm not sure if that's the culprit. Or because his litterbox was dirty? Or he just wanted to chew his foot?
- Have others used chlorhexidine/Povidone-iodine on the cat and if you could share any tips when doing so?
First night:
With exposed raw skin
48 hours after (started treatment)
Thank you so much! Really hope to hear back. x
It's my first time posting on the forum - first of all, thank you for everyone who's contributed to this forum and specifically the problem of black gunk in paws - I've read quite a number of past posts, and I am posting my own current condition, hoping for any wisdom re: this situation & treatment.
Background info:
Ginger cat around 6 y.o., healthy, vaccinated, diet consists of homemade cooked meats only, behaviors + litterbox habits are normal.
Concern:
A couple days ago, I discovered a raw spot (hair loss) near the backleg paw toe, and black gunk between the toes. They look like tiny black dots (think: blackhead-like on the bottom paw skins) that cannot be washed away. I shared the pictures with a neighborhood vet (as I'm unable to visit a clinic atm during COVID) and were asked to use the chlorhexidine solution (diluted) to soak his affected paw for 5 min, then apply Betadine (10% Povidone-iodine, store bought, diluted to the color of weak tea) with a Q-tip around the paw. Of course this is very uncomfortable for the cat. He's been wearing a cone 24/7 (except for when he eats) and he's looking much more lethargic than usual. Could also be the hot weather though.
I'm given the advise to do this for 6 days, and if conditions do not get better, to return for a clinic visit.
Pictures are below.
My questions
- Have others experienced this before? Does this look like an allergy to you? We've diversified his diet to include new meats like Turkey as of a few days ago, but I'm not sure if that's the culprit. Or because his litterbox was dirty? Or he just wanted to chew his foot?
- Have others used chlorhexidine/Povidone-iodine on the cat and if you could share any tips when doing so?
First night:
With exposed raw skin
48 hours after (started treatment)
Thank you so much! Really hope to hear back. x
