My stray cat has a swollen lip and skin issues. Does he need a vet?

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Found stray cat, that I believe has an indolent ulcer/flea allergy, with significant hair loss. I have given him an Epson salt oatmeal bath, used a licertain comb to rid him of all fleas, and used unrefined coconut oil topically to help calm the skin irritation, which seems to have helped as he is no longer scratching/biting and his skin no longer appears inflamed, but I am unsure how to help with the upper lip swelling or what I should do. Pet's info: Cat | Red Point Siamese | Male | unneutered

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The rodent ulcer needs to be treated with steroids. He will need to see a vet for that. It is not something you can treat at home. You need to be very careful using coconut oil on a cat's skin, it is very high in fat and if he licks too much of it, he could get pancreatitis. Cats like this need long term allergy management which includes a monthly flea treatment. Just combing him once with a flea comb is not enough. I suggest you speak to the vet about a monthly topical or oral pill to control fleas.

My stray cat has a swollen lip and skin issues. Does he need a vet?

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