How old is Buddy the cat with the sores on his tail?
My cat buddy is about 13 years old and he has a number of sores mainly near the base of his tail and upwards along his spine until about half way up his torso.
Where are the sores on my cat’s tail?
The main location of the sores are around the base of his tail. the sores are mainly scabbed, not filled with puss, but sometimes emit an mildly unpleasant smell but usually only when he scratches at them.
Can a cat have cancer on the end of its tail?
“Always have your pet evaluated thoroughly by your veterinarian if your cat has any lesions,” says Dr. Streit. Unfortunately, cancer can cause what appears to be sores – that just happen to be forming near the end of the cat’s tail. There’s nothing intrinsic about this location that gives rise to cancer.
Why does my cat have abscess on her tail?
Depending on the circumstance, abscess in cats may show up because of certain actions of the pets or external factors. For example, the felines got into a nasty fight with other pets in the house. As cats like to explore their surroundings, they might hurt themselves while scooting under something.
Is it normal for a cat to have a sore at the end of its tail?
The bottom line is that a healthy cat should not have sores, lesions or nodules near the end of its tail (or anywhere else). Even if it’s a very small spot, if it was enough for you to notice, it’s enough for your veterinarian to inspect. Since being old enough to barely speak, Dr. Streit knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian.
My cat buddy is about 13 years old and he has a number of sores mainly near the base of his tail and upwards along his spine until about half way up his torso.
When to see the vet for cat skin lesions?
There are many possible causes for feline skin lesions. The treatment depends on the type and cause of the sore. Anytime your cat has a sore that doesn’t heal in a few days or that oozes yellow or green-colored puss, see your vet as this is a sign of infection.
What causes skin ulcers on the tail of cats?
There is a long list of possible causes of skin ulcers in cats that includes: 1 Zygomycosis (a type of fungal disease). 2 Urine scald (prolonged urine exposure due to urinary incontinence). 3 Toxic epidermal necrolysis (immune reaction to drugs or infection). 4 Tick bites. 5 Tail gland hyperplasia. 6 (more items)
