What's this infected scab on my cat's neck if he's not itching?

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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. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

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

What's this infected scab on my cat's neck if he's not itching?

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