Eosinophilic Plaques

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        (eosinophilic granuloma, feline lick granuloma)



                      General Information



Eosinophilic plaques are well-defined, raised sores with concave

surfaces.  They occur most commonly on the abdomen or inside

thigh of adult cats.  The sores itch intensely, and cats tend to

lick them constantly.  Their cause is unknown, but they may

simply be due to the cat's licking the area out of anxiety or

boredom.



                 Important Points in Treatment



1.  Anti-inflammatory drugs are used to stop the itching and

    consequently the licking.  This allows the sores to heal.



2.  Relapses are common, and long-term treatment is often

    necessary.



3.  Restraint devices, such as wide-brimmed (Elizabethan)

    collars that prevent the cat from reaching the area, may

    help.



        Notify the Doctor if Any of the Following Occur:



    * Your cat's sores do not heal.



    * Your cat develops new sores or the initial sore spreads.



    * You cannot medicate your cat as directed.



    * Your cat's general health declines.