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What's wrong with my 7-month-old cat's back paws after adoption?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 lbs
My 7 month old cat was a stray and I adopted her from a shelter a week ago. I just noticed her back paws are like this, any idea what it could be?
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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA
Veterinarian
Published on April 14, 2018
Poor Girl! This could be an auto-immune disease or something called eosinophilic granuloma complex. You could try some balm called snout smoother on it to see if it makes a difference. If not, I would have your vet take a look as this could get worse if left untreated. Your vet make have to put her on some antibiotics or even some steroids to help it heal. I hope this helps!
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