My cat has scabs after fleas. How to heal skin and provide relief?

Fleas and allergies to fleas can set-up an environment for infection. It's possible that this is complicating the recovery process. The skin will often start to heal once the fleas are gone, but it's worth treating for infection by giving a bath with a medicated cat shampoo (can get this at the pet store). I recommend discontinuing the use of dawn, because this can be very irritating to the skin and actually delay healing or make the problem worse. Dawn will also not completely get rid of the fleas. In general, only products labeled for cats should be used, because their skin pH is different than peoples. It's best to just give a bath with the medicated shampoo once every 2-3 days, until the skin starts to look normal. It's expected that it will take a month or more until the kittens start to look normal again, so stick with it and they should get through this fine. Treating for fleas is not just restricted to the host, because fleas can reproduce and nest in the environment and continually cause an issue. Below is a link to a short article that explains treating the cats and environment for fleas: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-get-rid-of-fleas/ If the skin problems are not getting better, or are getting worse in the next two weeks, then it's best to have your kittens evaluated by a vet, because they may need additional treatment.

It looks like she has a dermatitis/skin infection most likely from the fleas. She really should be treated by a vet who can prescribe an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory to treat the skin problem and give her some relief. You could also bathe her (if she will let you) with a medicated cat shampoo, like Epi-Soothe and see if that helps.

Sorry to hear about the flea problem! They can definitely be pesky little suckers. I would absolutely recommend getting the cone since it is the only essentially surefire way to prevent significant amounts of self-mutilation. Kitty definitely won't like it but it is for his own good. In terms of flea and tick medications, my favorite one to use is the Seresto collar. I find that in my geographic area it seems to be the most effective option. This certainly could be different where you live, and as such, I would tend to tell you to consult with your local vet and other pet owners for feedback. In terms of healing the affected regions, they look to me to be significantly inflamed and likely partially infected. At this point, they likely would benefit from an oral antibiotic which would require making a trip to your vet for the prescription. In terms of treating the environment, multiple flea bombs may be required. In some cases, hiring an exterminator is the only solution. I hope this helps.

We often see these scabs, bald spots and itchiness with fleas. If you haven't checked closely for fleas yet, then it would be worthwhile. Here is a link that shows you how: http://www.wikihow.pet/Check-Cats-for-Fleas If you find fleas, then you can purchase products from the per store or from the veterinarian that will kill them. If you don't find fleas, then something else is irritating the skin. Check to make sure that there is not any new bedding, substance or spray that Atticus could be getting into. Also, the skin can become dry and flakey if bathed too frequently or bathed with an inappropriate product. If those tips don't help you solve the problem, then you can give her a little relief with a cool water bath and an oatmeal shampoo for cats. Try to gently remove the scabs, but don't scrub or apply too much pressure to them. Your vet will then be able to help to determine the cause and advise on additional treatment. I hope that helps and Atticus gets better soon.

Fleas and allergies to fleas can set-up an environment for infection. It's possible that this is complicating the recovery process. The skin will often start to heal once the fleas are gone, but it's worth treating for infection by giving a bath with a medicated dog shampoo (can get this at the pet store). It's best to just give a bath with the medicated shampoo once every 2-3 days, until the skin starts to look normal. It's expected that it will take a month or more until Buddy starts to look normal again, so stick with it and he should get through this fine. Treating for fleas is not just restricted to the host, because fleas can reproduce and nest in the environment and continually cause an issue. Below is a link to a short article that explains treating the dog and environment for fleas: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-get-rid-of-fleas/ If the skin problems are not getting better, or are getting worse in the next two weeks, then it's best to have Buddy evaluated by a vet, because he may need additional treatment. I hope that helps and buddy gets better soon.

If Hazel has developed a secondary skin infection from the fleas, then she may need antibiotics to resolve the infection. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine her skin to determine if they think she has a secondary skin infection and decide on the best treatment for her. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

That depends on how long she has had that scab. It takes 10-14 days for most wounds to heal. If the scab has been there longer, it may not be related to fleas. Cats can also get chin acne and eosinophilic granulomas (see links): https://www.petcoach.co/article/feline-acne-signs-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-chin-blackheads-in-c/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/eosinophilic-disease-in-cats/ Likely it's best to have Pandora examined again so that the vet can determine the cause and provide best treatment. I hope this helps.