How to treat a cat's cracking, bleeding neck skin? Is it contagious?

Question

a ginger stay cat here has a serious skin problem, with skin on back of neck looking like it is cracking and bleeding. is this infectious to other cats in house? what treatment possible just had antibiotics for cough and sneezing

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you flea your cat regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy. It could be contagious to other cats and it will most likely require antibiotics, but not human ones.

How to treat a cat's cracking, bleeding neck skin? Is it contagious?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My pet has red spots all over. What's causing them and what to do?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

Why does my pet have a crusty nose and sneeze often? Is it serious?

Share