What can I put on my foster kitten's raw, irritated skin for comfort?

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First I will say, no she does not have ringworm or naturally missing fur. This is a bottle baby I'm fostering and as you can see, her skin is irritated and rubbed raw in a few places. She has a URI and 8s getting clindamycin injections. I often have to wash her bottom and feet after she goes poop but she screams when I touch her feet. What can I put on her irritated skin to ease discomfort? She doesn't groom so wont lick it off. Is neosporin or a skin salve safe to use? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 23 days old | 0.5 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

Neosporin is safe to use, however I don't know how much it will help. It doesn't have any anti-inflammatory properties and the skin looks severely inflamed. You might consider an animal-specific hydrocortisone cream or ointment, as this may be more soothing. Placing loose bandages might also provide comfort as she is trying to walk also.

What can I put on my foster kitten's raw, irritated skin for comfort?

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