My cat has recurring sores on his back. Could someone be hurting him?

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My car has small sores on his back end! It started as the size of a 10cent piece and healed. The fur had not yet grown back when we noticed that he had 2 more come back in the same spot (they look like cigarette burns) they healed again and just a patch of skin with no fur, we have noticed again today, now 3 small sores that again look like cigatette burns. Any idea what this could be? We are worried someone might be hurting him when he is outside. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 10 months old

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Vinnie. This looks like possible bite wounds with a bacterial infection or a fungal infection or even a parasite (less likely). Since they keep trying to heal and reoccurring, I would have your vet take a look. Your vet will be able to properly clean them and see what type of medicine he needs to be on. If he is licking them, I would put a cone collar on him to prevent this. I hope this helps!

My cat has recurring sores on his back. Could someone be hurting him?

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