What can I do about my old cats and their skin lesions?

Answer by  Elle (648)

Skin lesions should not be taken lightly. I suggest that you take your cats to the vet and have the lesions checked. Some lesions may be benign but cats, like humans, can develop cancerous lesions. Any cat of any age should get checked for lesions and see a vet.

Answer by  flowerpower (94)

It depends on the kind of lesions. Try using Betadine 3 days in a row and then it will start healing. I used it on my cat and it worked. If it does not work take them to a vet so he colud prescribe you something better that that depending on the lesions.

Answer by  Melissa101010 (4405)

For skin lesions on your cats you may be able to put some antibotic ointment on the lesions and wrap them up so that they can heal. Also, take your cat to the vet to make sure that it is not something else that you are not catching on to.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

Without more information I really don't know. If they are open sore lesions they need to see a Vet. If they are healed lesions you could use Aloe gel.

Answer by  dcbuis85 (267)

Keep the lesions clean and free of dangerous bacteria that may be passed between the two of them. You need to take them to the vet to get examined. He will most likely give you special shampoo and antibiotics to help with the healing process.

Answer by  ez (187)

Skin lesions should be immediately checked by a veterinarian to rule out the possibility of cancer. Cancerous skin tumors are not uncommon in older felines. There are many other reasons cats have lesions on their skin, such as minor skin irritations, benign (non-cancerous) tumors, or allergies. Your vet will be able to evaluate, diagnose and treat all these conditions.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Your vet might be able to prescribe or recommend creams or ointments to help with the lesions. Make sure your cats don't spend a lot of laying on hard surfaces, make sure they're padded.

Answer by  gbella (216)

These lesions may be a food allergy or a flea allergy. They are probably itchy and should be seen by a vet.