My cat has sore tummy skin. Is it allergies, stress, or infection?

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My 11 year old female cat has very sore almost eczema/dermatitis sores on her tummy. She eats normally and is as active as you would expect from an 11 year old in the winter! Could this be food intolerance or stress or perhaps something else? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could be a skin infection, allergic dermatitis, food intolerance, or caused by over-grooming from anxiety/stress. Have her examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat the problem. If your vet thinks it could be a food allergy than he/she can recommend a hypoallergenic diet. If it looks like an infection or allergic dermatitis than your vet can prescribe an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or anti-inflammatory to help treat. If it is caused by stress than you could try some Feliway spray/diffuser and/or your vet can prescribe an anti-anxiety medication.

My cat has sore tummy skin. Is it allergies, stress, or infection?

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