Ulcers are painful areas of inflammation affecting the skin, eye or membranes such as the gums and nose. The affected tissue becomes swollen, red and often moist and angry looking. Various things can trigger an ulcer: trauma, infection or allergy being the commonest. Corrosive chemicals can also be responsible and if swallowed these can ulcerate the throat, oesophagus and stomach, giving very unpleasant symptoms. Ulceration of the ear tips (see EAR PROBLEMS; SUNBURN) is common in white cats which sun bathe a lot.
In cats, the commonest ulcers are mouth ones (often caused by viral infection) and corneal (eye) ulcers.
Pet Urgency
Ulcers are unpleasant and should be dealt with during an early routine appointment unless there are severe eye problems, in which case an emergency appointment should be sought.
Any suspected intake of chemicals is also an emergency. This includes chemical contamination of the coat.
Pet First aid & nursing
The affected parts will be red, swollen and extremely tender, so you should certainly avoid applying any antispetics, creams or powders to the area unless they have been prescribed by a vet.
The eye can be bathed with boiled and cooled water if there is a discharge, and skin areas can be gently rinsed in saline solution if the cat will tolerate this (if not, best leave alone until a vet has checked). Application of an artificial tear product (e.g. Visco-Tears) can greatly help alleviate the pain with eye ulcers and is a very helpful first aid measure. These products are available from pharmacies.
Pet Homoeopathic first aid
For mouth ulcers, use Merc sol, 1 tablet 3 times daily until assessed by a vet.
Eye ulcers can be supported with Argent nit, 1 tablet 3-4 times daily, but never delay seeking veterinary help for eye problems.
Pet Veterinary treatment
- Some ulcers require surgery for treatment, others respond to antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Removing the underlying cause of the ulceration is obviously important too, whenever this is known.
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- CAT FLU
- COAT CONTAMINATION
- EYE PROBLEMS
- INFLAMMATION
- SALIVATION
- WOUNDS
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