Sores

[MoonRockyMistyMuffin]

I just got two kittens a week or two ago (they are 14 weeks old). One of them seems to have allergies, but we have medicine. The other one, however, has sore looking things. One is one her right elbow area, and the other is on her back left elbow area. I don't think it is Ringworm. It is like a circular blister/lesion. Does anyone know what it could be?

 

[tabbytom]

It could just be a callous. Should be pretty normal that part of the elbow comes in contact with the hard ground.
My boy has them too.

Here's a thread that kind of fit what you are asking :- my cat has a bit of hair missing on the back of both heels

 

[stephanietx]

If they don't clear up, you can ask your vet on your next vet visit.

 

[MoonRockyMistyMuffin]

If they don't clear up, you can ask your vet on your next vet visit.

Yes I think we are visiting the vet again tomorow

 

[MoonRockyMistyMuffin]

Here is what one of them looks like.

 

[MoonRockyMistyMuffin]

Wanted to add that we are treating her with Tresaderm, but it's hard to tell if it's helping or not.

 

[tabbytom]

Oh, that looks a little raw. Hope the medication helps

 

[MoonRockyMistyMuffin]

Oh, that looks a little raw. Hope the medication helps

Thank you. The other one looks even more raw, but I couldn't get a good picture.

 

[PushPurrCatPaws]

I would be surprised if calluses would develop in 14-week old kittens... that seems a little young and calluses can take some time to harden. And looking at the photo, it looks like that is really an open or newer sore or wound of some sort. It is hard to tell.

MoonRockyMistyMuffin, could you still have your kittens checked out along with Rocky at the vet? Maybe you could call and ask for a slightly longer appointment (than if it was just for Rocky), and maybe talk the vet into a bit of a price break?

 

[MoonRockyMistyMuffin]

Thank you for your advice. We are taking Misty, Muffin, and Rocky to the vet tomorrow. Moon luckily hasn't had any problems.