My indoor cat is licking a skin lesion. What's wrong with her?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed
Just noticed this on my female adult cat. She is an indoor cat and there are no other animals in our home. I’m unable to take her to vet because I have no money. I feel terrible.
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Published on January 12th, 2019
Hi, I think one of the first conditions to rule out here would be eosinophilic granuloma complex (EGC) which refers to a group of inflammatory skin problems in cats. The skin lesion on the picture may be an eosinophilic plaque. Common sites are the hind legs and the stomach. The lesions can be large and may be itchy, and the cat may frequently tries to licks and even bites at the affected site which can make it worse. Most cases of ECG are due to allergies ( fleas /food/ atopy=environmental). Flea control is very important in the treatment. Most cases respond well to medical treatment with corticosteroids (prednisolone commonly) and antibiotic if infected. She will need to be checked by a vet to confirm and to be treated. Hope this helps
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Published on December 13th, 2016
This unfortunately can be a chronic condition but most cases respond well to treatment with various medications. Some cats also seem to have an underlying allergy to foods or other things in the environment and switching to a prescription hypoallergenic diet is often enough to keep lesions in remission. Good flea control is important as well if there are fleas in your area. Talk to your veterinarian about what changes you can make at home in addition to medications.
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Published on August 10th, 2017
Eosinophilic granulomas are often a type of allergic reaction. The main groups of allergies in pets are food, fleas, or environmental. Make sure that Honey is on a good flea preventative, even if she never goes outside. You can try a limited ingredient cat food that does not contain a "typical" source of protein, like chicken, beef, or lamb. You can look for things like duck, buffalo, salmon, kangaroo, etc. Feed only that 1 cat for for 3 weeks and see if the granuloma appears to look better. You can discuss use of anti-histamines or steroids with your veterinarian. You can also try alternative medical therapies like acupuncture to stimulate the immune system.
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