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I noticed a red spot in front of the left ear of my cat. It doesn't seem to bother her. She is 3 years old, indoor cat
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Customer: Hi, I noticed a red spot in front of the left ear of my cat. It doesn't seem to bother her. She is 3 years old, indoor cat but recently has been going to the fenced backyard for few minutes.
JA: Hi there. I'll do all I can to help. Has the cat been licking or rubbing the spot?
Customer: Not really
JA: What's the cat's name?
Customer: Luna
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I would like to add that my cat has sensitivity to certain protein and she is on a prescription food. I have added baking soda to the litter box recently and I noticed the spot right after.
JA: Hi there. I'll do all I can to help. Has the cat been licking or rubbing the spot?
Customer: Not really
JA: What's the cat's name?
Customer: Luna
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I would like to add that my cat has sensitivity to certain protein and she is on a prescription food. I have added baking soda to the litter box recently and I noticed the spot right after.
Answered by Dr. Bruce in 4 mins 1 month ago
Dr. Bruce
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Hi, my name is***** Thank you for your question. I am happy to help as much as I can at this time.
I can tell you are worried about this. Can you post a picture here of what this area looks like?
Customer
Hi Dr. I have sent the picture. Did you receive it?
Good job on that! So that looks like a spot that he's caught / poked / scratched at. The ear itself as far as the canal looks good. There isn't debris down in it to be suspect for an underlying ear infection. If you can, I'd just wipe it clean and then monitor it. It may just scab over and heal and have an open dx for a cause. I'd be more worried if more were appearing or it was spreading.
Customer
I remember this happened to her last year and it healed by itself. So no need to worry about it?
Most likely no big worries. I'd be she just scratched herself and it will heal.
Customer
Good to hear this. thanks Dr
How about letting me know how this looks here over the next few days. I'll check back in tomorrow for an update!
Customer
Yea sure. Thanks
Good morning. How are things at this point?
I’m hoping all is going well. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks for using Just Answer.
Customer
Hi doctor. The spot it still there. I think it's healing.
This sounds good. You can keep me updated! :)
Customer
hi doctor.
I have noticed today that my other cat is also having the same lesion at the same site.
I have noticed today that my other cat is also having the same lesion at the same site.
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