My cat has skin sores. Could it be eosinophilic granuloma? What to do?

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I think my cat has eosinophilic granuloma complex. It looks a lot like this photo but a little worse. How can I help heal it? And how can I know for sure that it is eosinophilic granuloma complex? What tests are involved to get that result? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Oh goodness! Poor Gizmo! Often looking under the microscope at a quick smear of the fluid from the lesion can give your veterinarian a good idea if eosinophilic complex is possible. If the cells do not support that diagnosis then a biopsy may be recommended. Often these lesions also have a secondary infection so often I use antibiotics as well as steroids to resolve the lesions. Often a hypoallergenic diet may also be helpful. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My cat has skin sores. Could it be eosinophilic granuloma? What to do?

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