My cat's ear infection is spreading with skin growths. How to treat?

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Hi, my pet cat... Jet,male, about a year old now, developed an ear infection. The ear was always red and oozing... With time this spread to the hind leg as he kept scratching the ear with that leg.... Now the leg has some funny looking growths on the paws.. and the infection is spreading to other parts of his body he touches with that paw.. red oozing spots with crusts.. how can this be treated? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are required. This may be a viral or bacterial infection (or a mixed between the two) and, from your description of the signs, seems quite severe. Poxvirus may be present as well so I would recommend to handle Jet Blaze with care. Please post pictures of the lesions to receive more specific answers from us. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My cat's ear infection is spreading with skin growths. How to treat?

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