My cat is itching, pulling fur, has sores & granuloma. What to do?

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My cat has recently began pulling her fur out and leaving sores from where she chews and scratches. She has been treated for fleas and worms and is up to date on all her vaccines. Initially she responded well to a bath with oatmeal shampoo but after 2 weeks she began pulling again. She has a diagnosed granuloma too. I have attached photos and this has happened over a few days. We are looking at booking her in once our vet opens again but is there anything we can do to help her in the meantime? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 11 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Liliana! It looks like she may have eosinophilic granuloma complex with a rodent ulcer on her upper lip. With This and her excessive itchiness, she may be best off with a long acting steroid shot. Unfortunately this isn’t a cure, but it will make her more comfortable. She will likely need steroid shots through the year for the rest of her life to keep This under control. I would also talk to your vet about a hypoallergenic diet as This can sometimes help control the symptoms long term. In the meantime you can try some Benadryl twice a day and feeding canned food to keep her comfortable. See link below. I hope this helps. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/benadryl/

My cat is itching, pulling fur, has sores & granuloma. What to do?

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