What to do if your cat has pyoderma?

Pyoderma in cats is mainly caused by bacterial infection accompanied by staphylococcus infection. The treatment process includes: 1) shaving the infected area, keeping the infected area clean and dry, and cleaning the infected area with professional drug shampoo; 2) taking broad-spectrum antibiotics orally, such as amoxicillin and clavulanate tablets; 3) wearing a neck collar to prevent the cat from licking and exacerbating the infection.

Is pyoderma contagious?

No. Feline pyoderma commonly occurs in areas with multiple skin folds, such as the lips, eyelids, and nose. It can also be seen in the skin between the toes and other areas with thin or no fur. Sometimes it can even affect the whole body. The symptoms include local hair loss, varying degrees of itching and pain, and small pustules that form after the breakout. Chronic cases can lead to local skin thickening. In severe cases, the disease can spread to deeper and surrounding tissues, causing severe surgical infectious diseases such as itching, pain, abscesses, and cellulitis.

Early signs of pyoderma

The early signs of feline pyoderma include red small rash on the body, which may appear on the belly and under the fur. In severe cases, the rash is prominent throughout the body, while in mild cases, the rash is more scattered. Itching may occur, resulting in scratching, and the rash is not only present on the body but also accompanied by scratches. After the rash breaks, a piece of ulcerated skin will be formed, and inflammatory secretions will be produced.

How to use medication for pyoderma

Pyoderma can be treated with Clavamox, taken orally three times a day. For the pyoderma bath solution, dilute it according to the instructions and immerse the cat in the bath. For topical use, apply Eprinex twice a day. Itchy Skin Relief Spray: Apply once a day, but stop using it after three to five days. During this period, make sure to put an Elizabethan collar on the cat to prevent it from scratching.