Why is my cat scratching, pulling hair, and has painful tail sores?

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My young female cat has a problem with scratching, pulling her hair, and has lumpy, dry, sores, especially on her bottom, where her tail starts, and growls and hisses at her tail. What can cause this problem? She won't let me bathe her, and I have to tie her down to give her sponge bath. I have tried oatmeal sprays, helps for awhile. This last time I tried witch hazel and she felt better but I need a longer solution for her. She's in pain! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Wabbles sounds very itchy! This itching could be caused by fleas, mites, ringworm, or allergies. If she isn't up to date on her flea treatment, I can give you one for him. First, I would give her Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. If she is up to date on her flea treatment, I recommend taking her into the vet for an exam today or tomorrow. The vet can do blood tests, skin scrapings, and use a Wood's lamp to diagnose allergies, mites, and ringworm. Once the cause of the itching is found, the vet can prescribe the appropriate treatment. I hope this helps!

Why is my cat scratching, pulling hair, and has painful tail sores?

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