If a cat has a rotten hole and pus is discharged, it may be caused by trauma, skin parasitic infection, folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis, cat ringworm, etc. It can be treated with oral drugs and intravenous drip. The development of the disease can be controlled through drug treatment. Reduce the damage to the skin after illness and help control the disease. If the condition continues to worsen and there is no obvious therapeutic effect through oral medication and intravenous drip treatment, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for relevant examinations in time, and then actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment according to the specific conditions of the condition.
1. Trauma
If the local skin is hit directly or indirectly, it will cause local skin and soft tissue damage, causing wounds, accompanied by pain, swelling, itching and other symptoms. If not treated, it may lead to inflammation. Stimulate the local area, causing suppuration and a large amount of purulent secretions. You can take blood-activating and pain-relieving drugs and antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Skin Parasitic Infection
If the owner does not clean the cat's hair regularly, it will cause the skin to be infected with a large number of parasites, causing the hair follicles to shrink, causing shedding, and causing the hair follicles to become dry. Purulence, discharge. External anthelmintic drug treatment needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Folliculitis
It is usually caused by bacterial infection of hair follicles, which will lead to local inflammation and pustules. After being squeezed, deep wounds may appear, accompanied by purulent secretion. Logistics out. You need to use antibiotic ointment as directed by your doctor.
4. Seborrheic dermatitis
It is an inflammatory disease. It may be caused by excessive secretion of sebum, or it may be caused by eating too greasy food for a long time, resulting in greasy skin. Symptoms such as desquamation, erythema, etc. may lead to local suppuration, skin damage, and wounds in severe cases. It needs to be treated with antibiotic ointment under the guidance of a doctor.
5. Cat ringworm
Usually caused by fungal infection, it is a contagious disease that can be spread through direct and indirect contact. It can cause itching on the skin and, in severe cases, can cause local suppuration. , a hole appears, accompanied by pus. You need to take antifungal medication as directed by your doctor.
During the treatment, the cat’s skin needs to be cleaned and hygienic. You can use iodophor or hydrogen peroxide solution to wipe it, which can have a disinfecting effect and help the skin return to normal.
