My cat has a red rash on his belly and chest from licking. What is it?

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My cat has a red spotty rash on his belly and a little bit on his chest which he wonts to lick ive never seen this before what could it be. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 years and 11 months old | 14.2 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Marley! Looks like he has licked himself raw and there is now an infection there. This can come from fleas (even 1 flea bite can cause an allergic reaction), outdoor allergies, or anything else that caused mild skin irritation that caused him to start licking. The licking has likely made it worse. I would recommend to contact your vet for an exam as he likely needs these spots clean and some antibiotics. Make sure you stop him from licking these spots by placing a cone collar on him. I hope he starts to feel better soon.

My cat has a red rash on his belly and chest from licking. What is it?

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