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My cat has white bumps on her body. Is it an allergic reaction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 6 days old | 10 lbs

Yes my cat is an outside cat and she comes in at night time and everything but I just noticed that she has a whole bunch of white like bumps look like whiteheads of pimples all underneath the left side of her body she just recently got them she went out and came back in with them she's not hurting she's still eating and all that I'm just trying to see if I need to take her in or could it be an allergic reaction and if it could be a possible allergic reaction what can I get for over the counter

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2018

Hello, those areas do not look very concerning that they need immediate veterinary care. It also does not look like an allergic reaction. I would recommend monitoring the area since they do not seem to be bothering Mj. If he begins to scratch, lick, or if the areas worsen by becoming painful, red, swollen, or occupying a larger diameter then you should have Mj evaluated by a veterinarian. Other potential causes besides an allergy, could be ringworm, bacterial or yeast infections, or scars. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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