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Hi,

There are several possibilities, from your description; she could have ringworm, which looks red, irritated and scaly on the skin and causes the hair to break off at the base, or she may have received a wound that has become infected. She also may have an abscess that needs to be cleaned and drained by the vet.

For the moment, try to clean it by dabbing gently with diluted hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball, and apply a thin film of Neosporin (NOT with pain plus). If she allows you, without too much discomfort, try to apply warm compresses to draw out infection.

It would be best to have her evaluated by the vet, so a definite diagnosis can be made, and then she'll be given the best treatment to help this area heal. She'll also most likely be started on oral antibitoics, to prevent infection or resolve an infection, if this area is found to be infected at this time.

I hope she's feeling better very soon!

Cher

Edited by Cher on 10/8/2007 at 2:13 AM

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