Why is my cat scratching his neck until it bleeds and what to do?

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My cat has been scratching at the bottom of his neck for quite a while now, about a week or so. it's not normal because he keeps scratching until he bleeds and he does not stop! at first, it was just the back of his neck and one specific spot, and it would come and go due time. but this time it's gotten worse and I don't know what to do! I cleaned it with a warm wet paper towel and covered it with a knee brace.he hasnt been to vet in over a year, due to our finincial troubles. can u please help. Pet's info: Cat | American Wirehair | Male | neutered | 4 years and 9 months old | 9 lbs

Oneal Bogan, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I'm sorry to hear that Rey is not doing well. It looks like he has a bacterial infection secondary to fleas or allergies, this will cause them to scratch excessively and then it can become infected which looks like it is now. He does need to see a vet to be able to start on some antibiotics. If you have financial concerns I would check with your shelter or local organizations to see if there someone can help. I would also try and keep him from scratching it if you can but I would not use the knee brace because that could actually cause more harm than good.

Why is my cat scratching his neck until it bleeds and what to do?

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