My cat has a rash on her face and lip area. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 9 years and 7 months old
My cat develop this rash on her face and also same side lip area. What should I do ?
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Published on April 14th, 2021
Poor girl. Based on the photo, it's likely Boo has either a hot spot (Infected area on the skin, or a tooth root abscess (infection stemming from the underlying tooth root). In either case, she will definltely need to see your local vet to get this resolved because this will require a short course of presciription antibiotics at the very least in order to heal properly. Until you can get her seen by your vet, you can safely clean the area with some betadine (iodine) diluted 50:50 with warm water and wiping the area with this using a cloth 1-2 times a day. I do hope that Boo's skin heals up well soon! Best of luck moving forward and take care.
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Published on February 21st, 2020
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Boo-Boo it’s hard to say for sure. If the areas are increasing in size and look infected (as you described) then she will likely need antibiotics. Sometimes this is oral but sometimes we can use injections. Also, this may be from an allergic reaction. If so, she may need antihistamines or steroids. I would take Boo-Boo to a vet for an exam of the lesions and discuss her best treatment option. In the meantime, keep the areas clean with a mild soap and dry. Good luck and kisses to Boo-Boo!
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