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I have a black cat. Recently while rubbing his neck, I found 3 to 4 red scabs (Very small) He has lost some hair around the area and appears to have a small bald spot. What could this be?

Submitted: 48 days and 13 hours ago.
Category: Cat
Value: $9
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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: 8

Posted by Dr. Bruce 48 days and 13 hours ago.

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Hi wibopillu, Welcome to Just Answer. Is your little one indoors only? Do you have him on flea preventatives? Is he scratching at these spots? Dr. Bruce

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Indoor only. It doesn't seem to bother him at all,even when I am touching them. No scatching.

Posted by Dr. Bruce 48 days and 13 hours ago.

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Any other cats in the house that play rough with him? Biting in this area?

48 days and 13 hours ago.

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3 other cats, never fight or bite each other

48 days and 13 hours ago.

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Would bacitracin help??

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As far as what these spots could be - 1) Small areas of bacterial dermatitis. Skin infection due to trauma of sorts. This could benefit from the topical bacitracin as long as its a spot that can't be licked. It doesn't do much good if it is groomed off immediately after being applied. 2) Area of mite infection. 3) Area of ring worm infection. With it having scabs - I'd be most suspicious of the bacterial dermatitis. IF the lesions are spreading or getting worse, I'd definitely have him looked at to determine what is going on. Dr. Bruce

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