[Terrorbull]

I just thought I would post this here and see if anyone had any ideas.

I have an 8 year old cat, Bella

about the 20th of October I noticed a small red spot on the top of her foot, near the top of her toes, i had a look and it didnt seem like anything much to worry about, so I just kept an eye on her.

It looked the same for days (checked it each day).

On the 26th I woke up to find her foot very yucky, pus coming out of it, so I took her into the vet. He had a look at said he is amazed she is still walking, that the infection was up deep in her toes and she should be very sore and unable to walk (god i felt bad, i had no idea it was that bad)

He said it is a bit weird, but put her on Anti Bios, told me to give her a week, if no change to bring her back in and they will look at opening her foot up to see if there is a grass seed in there.

Went back on Wednesday with her, foot still red and sore, but not as pussy, my normal vet looked at her (couldnt get into him the first visit) and he said it looks like and allergy, but normally they get them in all paws, or somewhere else on her body, she has just the one foot and nothing anywhere else. He said it does not look like a grass seed and it is strange that the anti bois have not fixed it.

She is on another dose of ABs and I am washing her foot (when she will let me! ) and making sure it is totally dry.

There has been no change in a few days, she is going back to the vets on Wednesday.

she did start to lick it on Monday, first time I have seen her, but she is not limping and the only time it hurts is when someone looks at it.

Not sure if anyone can offer advice, but it is worth the try!!

Cin

This post has been edited by Terrorbull: 06 November 2009 - 06:11 PM

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[my4cats]

Slinky had something similar with a non-healing sore toe. My vet thought it was an infection also. Unfortunately Slinky had cancer and this was where it had spread (we did end up getting the toe amputated for comfort - he was so much happier once it was gone). Not wishing that on your cat of course! Just thought I would mention it because the problem does not always originate from the visable area.

Im sure your vet has given her a thorough check over though.

Good luck with it all.

[Terrorbull]

I actually never thought of that, I will mention it to my vet, while I dont want it to be that, i would rather it get checked out and fixed if it is!

[Analog6]

A bite? Insect, spider etc

This post has been edited by Analog6: 07 November 2009 - 06:59 AM

[burmeselover]

It would be worth having exploratory surgery (open up the hole and check inside for a foreign body) because this is the most common presentation for a foreign body. There is usually an infected hole which does not fully clear up with antibiotics or the infection returns when the antibiotics finish. When surgery is done to open up and flush out the hole a foreign object can be found (e.g. grass seed, splinter of wood/glass) and removed. However things like grass seeds may have gone in and come out leaving just a tiny bit behind which the body tends to break down over time. When the wound is opened up it may not be visible to the naked eye but copious flushing with saline solution ensures that nothing is left behind. A flush with chlorhexidine solution is usually done also to disinfect the area safely. The opened wound is then left open (usually there is only a small hole or cut made to enlarge the hole) to heal so that drainage occurs.

[aboutTaya]

No advice at all but some For Bella.

[Terrorbull]

Thanks guys,

I am trying to stay away from getting it opened up (saying that, I WILL do it if needed - my dog has to go in too, wonder if they do 2 for 1 deals? LOL )

She isnt talking to me at the moment, is over getting her meds 2 times a day! Vets again on Wednesday so will see what they say! Thanks

[suzie2224]

I don't have any advice, but sending Bella lots of

[charleycat]

Sounds nasty. No advice here - the most we've had is a prickle or something in one of the cats paws, but that was underneath. I remember the vet looking for it but can't remember what happened!

Sending

On the other hand, HAMPL have a "drawing" remedy to remove infection - and "infection fighter" that could work alongside whatever the vet gives you...

[Terrorbull]

Sorry, i didnt see the last post till now!

Back from the vet, it is still sore, but they said it is healing, and does look better, they cleaned it out and said they are happy with it, to keep an eye on it, I am going back next week for my dogs injections, so they said to bring her in if i am still worried to get it looked at

They are still at a loss to what it is?