What's this infected scab on my cat's neck if he's not itching?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered
My cat has this scab on his neck that looks infected he hasn't had any itching from it there was one scan and that one disappeared now a new one has turned up next to the old one
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Published on October 4th, 2017
Have you put any medicine on that area such as flea prevention before it was noticed? Sometimes that is a sign of a reaction from a topical. Another area to check is his ears, sometimes they can scratch their neck instead and. Cause a wound if there is an infection or mites. If it doesn't improve then your vet can check for an infection or an allergy that could cause it
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Published on April 1st, 2017
Hello. If your little kitten has crusts of skin, there is likely a wound or an infection. This could be due to fleas, or bacterial infection. I would suggest washing the kitten carefully and removing the scabs and crusts, and look for wounds. If there is pus, or wounds present then I would get him to a vet. Either way a vet check-up is a good idea. Otherwise if it is just crusty you can check him for fleas or 'coffee ground' like substance in the ears that would suggest ear mites. There are medications you can get from your vet for fleas and mites. Good luck with the little kitten.
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Published on November 15th, 2016
It could be a scab from an infection, flea allergy dermatitis, etc. You could give him a bath with a shampoo appropriate for a kitten and see if the scabs can be gently removed. If they persist than have a vet take a look at him. He may need an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory to treat. Once he is old enough, use a monthly flea prevention like revolution or frontline, especially if he will be outside. If you see any fleas on him now than you will have to comb through him with a flea comb and see if you can remove them.
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Published on December 3rd, 2016
It sounds like he could have a bacterial skin infection which may be secondary to an allergy. You could bathe him with a medicated cat shampoo and see if that helps. Otherwise, he will need to be examined and treated by a veterinarian. He may need an antibiotic, antihistamine, and/or a corticosteroid to help treat his skin problem. Hope he feels better soon.
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