I brought my cat to the vet today and he was diagnosed with eosinophilic granulom, but the vet didn't do any testing or really look at him. I was told to put cortisone cream on his upper lip, but after further research I've found treatment should usually be a medication for pets, not over the counter cream like I was told. Should I go to another vet for different treatment or would you say the drug store cortisone cream is fine?

Updated On March 14th, 2021

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 8 lbs

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

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Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zorro. An esinophilic granuloma needs to be diagnosed by a surgical biopsy. There is typically an underlying allergy such as to something in the cat's diet, environment or even fleas that trigger this reaction. The lesions can be aggressive and typically need extensive treatment. In some cases, diet modification is needed as well as anti-inflammatory or even immunosuppressive therapy. I recommend seeking a second opinion with another veterinarian to be sure you have an accurate diagnosis. Then Zorro can receive the best care. I hope this information helps!

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