My cat over-grooms her tummy, now has bald spot and pus. Help!

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My cat has a over grooming problem. She has a area below her tummy where the fur is gone and it's just her skin. Recently I noticed there is pus or gooey stuff on it. How can I help her? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 3 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Amina! Pus indicates a bacterial skin infection, which often happens as a result of an underlying skin condition like allergies or fleas. If the affected area is small and she is acting normal otherwise, you could opt to try a topical antibiotic ointment on the area for the next few days to see if the problem resolves. If you do this, you will also need to get an e-collar (plastic cone) for her to wear to prevent her from licking off the ointment and making things worse. If there is no improvement in the next 2-3 days, or if things seem to be getting worse, then I would recommend taking Amina to the vet for an exam. She may need prescription antibiotics or other medication to treat the problem effectively.

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