My 7-year-old cat has a new red inflamed spot on his back. What is it?

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My cat is 7years old Persian mix and I am curious as to what is show in the picture its new I only just recently saw it as he was lying on his back. He has no fleas or worms. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 years old | 8 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Sylvestor's skin lesion looks quite inflamed and could be due to a skin infection from underlying allergies, ringworm or mange. I recommend taking him to the vet to rule out ringworm and mange, as these can be transmitted to people or other animals. If these issues are ruled out, Sylvestor may need topical or oral antibiotics to manage a skin infection, likely caused by allergies. Allergies in animals often occur to fleas (even one flea bite can cause issues in sensitive animals!), food or the surrounding environment, which then cause an animal to itch and develop a skin infection from itching. The vet will be able to prescribe appropriate medication to clear up this issue before it worsens. I hope that all goes well!

My 7-year-old cat has a new red inflamed spot on his back. What is it?

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