My cat has hair loss, sores, and fleas. How do I treat at home?

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My cat has hair loss where the skin is irritated.... I haven't seen any puss but there are sores and he has scratched then so now they are open.... I can't afford a vet visit right now... what do I put on it?? He is an inside, outside cat... there are a few stray cats and I'm sure they have fleas.. and he is around them so he probably has fleas... I need help!!! Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 27 days old | 11 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Fleas could be the cause of this and even see the typical-appearing flea dirt on the skin. I cannot be certain without examining Mr. T though, so I cannot diagnose him with any condition based on this. However, it's totally safe to treat for fleas as long as you buy flea products that are labeled for cats from the pet store. I recommend first doing a good bath with a flea shampoo. This will help to wash away most of the fleas and help keep the skin from getting infected. Two days after the bath, you can apply a spot-on treatment like Frontline, which will kill the rest of the fleas and keep them off for a month. It will be best for you to do this every month if there is a lot of fleas in your area. Here is a link to a short article that may help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/the-best-flea-prevention-plan-for-your-cat/ You can also apply a triple antibiotic ointment to those sores on the head. You need to this daily for it to be effective though. Clean these areas with water (no soaps or antiseptics) prior to applying the ointment. Don't apply the ointment to places that can be licked. If Mr.T is not getting better within two weeks after doing all of these treatments, then you should take him to the vet for a good evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan for his conditions. I hope that helps and Mr. T gets better soon.

My cat has hair loss, sores, and fleas. How do I treat at home?

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