My cat's eye patch is worse after vet visit. What should I do?

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my cat has this patch over her right eye that is getting bigger that looks to be inflamed, no hair, and bumpy that bleeds real easy. she was taken to a vet two days ago and is on antibotics, but looks and is still worse. I am also using a medicated wipe to help, but gets to bleeding after application. Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | spayed | 11.7 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Wow. That looks very sore! I am sorry that Skeeter is having this issue. The appearance of this lesion is very concerning. Many skin conditions can look the same visually so I cannot say exactly what is going on but my first thoughts are that this is either a tumor (cancer) or an eosinophilic plaque. It could also be caused by skin parasites (like mites). Did your vet do any testing on that lesion? I am afraid some more work up is going to be necessary to figure out what is going on and how to treat it. I highly doubt that some antibiotics alone will clear this up. It is not a wound, something else is definitely happening. If she is scratching or rubbing it you need to an E-collar on her (cone) or it will never heal. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-ecollars/all-four-paws-tan-comfy-cone-5000727--1 I suggest you get Skeeter back to your vet and allow them to do some testing on this. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My cat's eye patch is worse after vet visit. What should I do?

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