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My cat has welts and hot spots. How do I treat them at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

My cat has welts that’s turned into hot spots. What can I do?

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 1st, 2018

I’m sorry to hear about Budy! You’re right! This does look like a “hot spot” caused by allergies, pain, a poke/bite, or other. This could also be ringworm or other. They an erupt almost overnight due to licking and scratching. First, put an E-collar on her (and keep it on AT ALL TIMES). Then try a hot spot spray such as Rescue + Remedy Hot Spot Spray. Use as directed on the bottle. Both the cone and the spray can be found at PetCo or online at PetCo.com . If no improvement in 3 days, or if worsening at any time, it’s time to see the vet. Keep in mind that if it’s an underlying problem like fleas/flea bite reaction, or allergies, this may recur until you treat that problem. Best of luck to you and Budy!

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 27th, 2018

    Oh my. Poor girl. This appears to be a possible hot spot, which is an infected area on the skin due to any kind of trauma. Fleas are a common cause of hot spots, allergies and any knick or scrape to the skin that worsens as your pet excessively licks the area. You can try cleaning the area with Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water, letting it dry, and then placing a hot spot spray on the area twice a day until healed. I would also recommend placing an e-collar (cone) on Celeste to prevent her from licking the area excessively and making this worse. Also getting her on a high quality flea preventative (ie Comfortis, Cheristin, Revolution, etc) is recommended. If this doesn’t resolve or at least improve within 24-48 hrs then it is best to get her seen by your vet for stronger medications (ie oral antibiotics and anti-itch medicine). I hope this resolves soon! Best wishes and take care.

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