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Sooo, got cat when he was a baby kitten, happy healthy normal life bla bla. Then, last year or so, he got this funky bald spot under his jaw/on his chin. I was worried, but since I don't have moneys I figured I'd just wait it out. Then it got worse, all red and raw-like.. then it got scabby. And then it healed. I brought him to the vet during this, and they just said something about some cats being allergic to plastic bowls. At the time I did use some plastic bowls sometimes, so I changed em out to.. not plastic (whatever kitchen plates/bowls are made out of). Thing is, he started healing about a week after I switched bowls. But, he's been fine since.

A few days ago I noticed this big bald spot by his mouth. I figured it was just a healing scratch I didn't notice from when him and my other cat were playing. But uh, now it's getting raw, and I assume it's the same "whatever" as the thing before. No plastic bowls this time though. So I really have no idea what's causing it.

Been using different types of cat food more-or-less during this period of since-that-last-time and now-it's-happening-again, my other cat has never had anything like this happen to him, and they both stay indoors 24/7 (windows open for air).

What the hell, /an/. (By the way, pic is of his mouth thing right now)
>> Anonymous
That plastic bowls thing has to be the craziest thing I ever heard, geez. Try a different vet in the future.
My cats never had this problem, unless it is an infected scratch wound, in which case, it could get really serious. Also, is his diet sufficient? Buy a bottle of Betadine liquid and/or ointment from the chemist. Shop around a little as very large bottles of liquid are sometimes only 50% more expensive than tiny ones. Place the liquid or ointment on the area 2-3 times a day. Don't be afraid if he licks it off, it never hurt my own cats or dogs in the past. Please keep us informed about the progress, this is interesting to me.
>> Anonymous
When I adopted my dog he had bald patches like that, then I switched him to a grain-free food and it went away. I've read that carnivores react to grain kind of like humans react to lactose-- some better than others.

Is he scratching the spots? Also, I agree with the other poster-- WTF about the plastic bowl allergy. New vet time.
>> Anonymous
OP: The food he's got now has rice flour and a little bit of oat in it, so I don't know if that counts as grains.

Also, would hydrogen peroxide be appropriate? I read the label and it says for children/inside mouth infections to dillute it with 50% water, but I don't know if it's okay with animals.
>> Anonymous
>>108699Also, would hydrogen peroxide be appropriate?

Certainly not. If it ever gets into the eyes, it could cause terrible pain. The smell is bad also. Also, it does not have the residual disinfecting effect Betadine has.
As for the food - buy food that has the fewest ingredients in it that you can find. Only fish with jelly, and NO preservatives or colours! You should be able to still see the fish inside the can.
Spend a little extra cash for the Betadine, it will help in any case, even if the area needs to be seen to by a vet.
>> Anonymous
ringworm. put some atheletes foot cream on it and see if it gets a little better. hell probably try to lick it off so make sure he drinks lots of water too
>> Anonymous
I should have said "cat food", not just "food". Don't give him fish for humans. Go to a large supermarket and buy a couple of cans of each brand of fish cat food that has the fewest ingredients. This will help you find out what he likes, and look for a brand that has whole fish inside. Even really cheap cat food can be good, but make sure you study the ingredients list so you can avoid preservatives, chemicals and colours as much as possible.
>> Anonymous
>>108702
This is possible, but you should try different food and Betadine first. Betadine also has antifungal properties.
>> cant touch this !AB5fTSvpY6
my cat gets this-it is a skin allergy and we have not found anything that causes it,its not a flea allergy,or food or bowls,my cat gets kinda dandruffy before hand,so look out for that.apparently when the sore opens up its already infected ,but there are really no preventative measures. a course of pills and a jab nornally clears it right up.
>> cant touch this !AB5fTSvpY6
oh ive also been given pevidine to clean it in the past.keep an eye on the sore ,sometimes they heal then open up again almost right away,so it needs vet treatment wether it looks like its geting better or not.
>> Anonymous
OP: Okay. I'll go to the petstore tomorrow and get some Betadine and new food (and athletes foot cream later, maybe) and see if any of this helps.