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My cat has pimple-like bumps. What are they and how can I treat them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 8 lbs

My cat has these pimple like bumps around her neck and on her hind legs and a little bit on her tummy what is that from and what can I use to get rid of it what could be causing it

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 18th, 2017

It sounds m as if your cat has a skin infection, most commonly caused by an allergy or fleas. The allergy could be a due to a protein in Daisy's food or an environmental allergy like to dust, pollens, grasses, etc. The allergy causes your cat to itch and chew at the skin which breaks down the skin barrier. This then leads to infection (the bumps you are noticing). Daisy will need antibiotics to help clear up the infection and possibly an anti-itch medication like steroids or Atopica to give some relief while the infection clears up. A medicated shampoo may be beneficial as well. I would also recommend she be on a good flea control too. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach Best of luck!

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 26th, 2018

    This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Meow regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.

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