Why does my cat have reoccurring scabs on ears, lips, and jaw?

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My cat always has reoccurring scabs behind both ears, and under his lips and jawline. I don't know where they come from. I never see him fight with my other cats. He has cerebellar hypoplasia. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it. Should I be concerned? What could be causing these? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 months and 3 days old | 10 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Little Brother is a very handsome kitty! :) These scabs would not be caused by his cerebellar hypoplasia. It's likely that they are due to a skin problem of some kind, such as allergies, fleas, or a bacterial or fungal skin infection. He may also have an ear infection, as many cats will cause scabs and other wounds in this area by scratching excessively at their ears. I would recommend taking your kitty to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests to help determine what is causing the scabs and get him started on appropriate medication to treat the problem.

Why does my cat have reoccurring scabs on ears, lips, and jaw?

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