Why does my cat have red scabby bumps all over her body, what to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 10 months old | 16 lbs
Hi. We discovered a hard bump on our cats neck. It is reddish in colour and has a small scab. We took her to the vet and had it tested and everything came back normal. Now we are finding them all over our cat. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Dave.
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on November 6th, 2017
It sounds like Misty might have allergies or a skin parasites. I would recommend another vet visit since the issue has changed since her initial presentation. She may need treatment for infection, parasites, or allergies now. Good luck!
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Published on February 14th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, generally speaking this presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on June 28th, 2017
This presentation could be due to localized spots of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid licking/scratching (if any). Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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