Bacterial Infection And Rash -Thoughts?

[Sphynxbabies]

My 9 month old boy has a terrible rash and the vet said he tested positive for a bacterial infection. His white blood cell count was high at the vet and he was feeling sick and urinating outside the litter box due to stress. He was given a Convenia injection. He is otherwise totally fine now. But the rash is very scary looking. Originally we thought it was a food allergy, but it doesn't seem that way.

I am attaching photos here because I am wondering if anyone has seen a rash that looks like this before? I am very worried about him. Other than the rash he is eating, playing, and seems happy since the Convenia. The rash doesn't seem to be getting better though.I have searched the forums and haven't seen a rash that looks like this one.

 

[Yoda mom]

@Sphynxbabies , we are here for you all paws are family. is this baby Ziggy?
did vet rule out urticaria pigmentosa ?
any change of food? some have allergies to chicken? have you tried a single protein non chicken? let us know what food he is on.

Sphynx Skin Conditions

#1 Food allergies: It is not uncommon for some sphynx to have food allergies. Many studies have shown that certain ingredients contained in cat food are more likely to cause food allergies than others. The most common offenders are chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, corn, soy, wheat gluten and dairy...

sphynxlair.com

tagging @Toa and Ross

 

[Sphynxbabies]

@Sphynxbabies , we are here for you all paws are family. is this baby Ziggy?
did vet rule out urticaria pigmentosa ?
any change of food? some have allergies to chicken? have you tried a single protein non chicken? let us know what food he is on.

Sphynx Skin Conditions

#1 Food allergies: It is not uncommon for some sphynx to have food allergies. Many studies have shown that certain ingredients contained in cat food are more likely to cause food allergies than others. The most common offenders are chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, corn, soy, wheat gluten and dairy...

sphynxlair.com

tagging @Toa and Ross

 

[Sphynxbabies]

This is my newest boy Ambrose. He’s always been on Royal Canin kitten. The vet said she doesn’t think it’s a food allergy due to the bacterial infection/high white blood cell count.

 

[Yoda mom]

@Sphynxbabies , awh, hugs n positive vibes to sweet Ambrose, members will surely chime in.
other members have shared using Convenia injection.

did vet suggest certain shampoos or hydrolyzed RC food?
what did vet say about high WB count?
I am not a vet, cannot diagnose, wanted to share however we have seen similar rashes in group.
sharing a quick google search:
High white blood cell (WBC) counts paired with skin rashes in Sphynx cats often indicate underlying inflammation, severe allergies, infections, or genetic skin conditions like urticaria pigmentosa. I would personally ask vet to rule out any possibility.




my heart goes out to you. we are here for you.

 

[kauna]

Rashes can be quite tricky. Could be allergic reaction to a number of things, uticaria pigmentosa or yeast.

You can try bathing in a antifungal shampoo. I always used either Duoxo chlorhexadine shampoo or michonahex +triz to help soothe skin.

https://www.chewy.com/douxo-s3-pyo-antiseptic-antifungal/dp/290622

https://www.chewy.com/miconahextriz-shampoo-dogs-cats/dp/114184

edit to tag @Sphynxbabies

 

[Yoda mom]

@kauna , thanks for the links. I have the duoxo on hand and shampoo including trizchlor4 I got on chewy
@Sphynxbabies , you can ask your vet about the products kauna and I keep on hand

 

[Sphynxbabies]

Rashes can be quite tricky. Could be allergic reaction to a number of things, uticaria pigmentosa or yeast.

You can try bathing in a antifungal shampoo. I always used either Duoxo chlorhexadine shampoo or michonahex +triz to help soothe skin.

https://www.chewy.com/douxo-s3-pyo-antiseptic-antifungal/dp/290622

https://www.chewy.com/miconahextriz-shampoo-dogs-cats/dp/114184

edit to tag @Sphynxbabies

Thank you. I will take a look at these products!

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Great advise given.
A cat's white blood cell count can be elevated if they have Urticaria Pigmentosa. Not a vet, but looks similar to others we have seen with this condition.