allergic to plastic cone?

Question
My cat is recovering from a nasty infection on his paw, and has been confined to a protective plastic cone for almost 2 months now.  Over the past few days I have noticed that a rough patch was forming inside one of his ears, and it has progressed into what looks like a bit of scabbing or severe dryness, and the skin is very red.  Is it possible that this is a reaction to the cone?  We've been back and forth to the vet SEVERAL times over the past 2 months, and I'd like to save another costly visit if I could...any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Answer
Hello Lindsay:  yes, the plastic cone may be causing some irritation on your cats skin.  You can clean the area with hydrogen peroxide and water, use a cotton ball.  Then, apply some triple antibiotic ointment if the area is open.  If the area is closed then get some invisible bandage liquid or spray.  There is a great kind called EMT gel that can be found at most Pet stores.

Best of Luck!


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