My cat has bald spots & scabs. Antibiotics failed. What can I do?

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Our cat she is only 5, she has bald spots forming from her ears to her eyes, with blood scabbing up in the spots. I have given her antibiotics it seemed to work at first, but now it isnt, we are unsure what is going on. And don't have funds o take her to the vet. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Missy. If the scabs improved at first then it is likely you were on the right track with the antibiotics. You may have to give the antibiotics for a longer period of time. Some pets require 2 weeks or more consecutively to clear up infections on the skin. You can also add in a topical treatment. I highly recommend the Duoxo seborrhea shampoo, if this appears to be a sebborhea problem. Duoxo also carries other medicated shampoos for different skin conditions. The component Chlorhexidine is a good overall antiseptic. If you suspect a fungal component, then you want to go with an anti-fungal ingredient such as Ketoconazole. You can also look into low cost clinics in your area, if you are still unable to control the skin well. http://petvet.vippetcare.com/ Here are some financial resources that also may prove helpful for you so that you can get Missy the care she needs: www.carecredit.com redrover.org Best of luck to you!

My cat has bald spots & scabs. Antibiotics failed. What can I do?

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