Cat has skin lesions, shivering, and seems sad. What should I do?

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My cat has lesions on her ears and under her legs and arms. She also seems to be sad, and she has been shivering a lot. What can I do about it? How much is the estimate cost of going to the vet to get her better? Would there be any home remedies? Pet's info: Cat | Norwegian Forest Cat | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 26 days old | 8 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

The lesions appear very suspicious of ringworm, which is a fungal infection of the skin. Since there are multiple lesions, it would be best to take her to a vet, because you will want to get her on an oral form of medication to clear the infection. It is also good to give a bath in lime-sulfur wash once a week, or an antifunagal shampoo. Topical antifungal ointments can be helpful, but are not the best form of treatment and may take a long time. These products can be found at the pet store or pharmacy. However, treating at home may not be successful if done improperly, so in the end, you may save money by going to a vet. A vet exam typically costs around $50. Treatment depends on the product, but I think it can be as low as $200 a month. For an infection this widespread, it may take two or more months to get it cleared. If you let the veterinarian know your budget, then they can always tailor a plan according to what you can afford - we do it all the time. I'm not sure what would be causing the shivering. This is often seen with pain or obviously cold weather in cats. It would be good for the vet to check that out too. I hope that helps and you get this problem cleared soon.

Cat has skin lesions, shivering, and seems sad. What should I do?

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