My indoor cat has dry, raised skin sores. What's causing them?

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My male whose three and is fixed, has small dry skin sores. I have found one on his chest and a couple on his back legs. He is mostly an inside cat except when I take him out on a leash. They are raised, so I think it could be a tick but when I get through his fur to look it's just a raised dry looking spot. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 18 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Tiger. Is he itchy? If so, these dry spots could be scabs or sores from allergies. Make sure he doesn't have any fleas and he is on a good flea preventative. You could try an adult Benadryl twice a day to help if this is allergy related. Unfortunately he could also have a bacterial infection so if it isn't improving I would talk to your vet about an exam and possible antibiotics if needed. I hope this helps!

My indoor cat has dry, raised skin sores. What's causing them?

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