My cat has new spots and hisses when picked up. What's happening?

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Hello this has occurred within the last few days my cat has developed lots of spots and they are not ticks I have checked that and also he hisses which he has never done before, he does this when we pick him, before this he was fine when we picked him up. What do I do? Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Male | neutered

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting! Spots could be related to a wide variety of issues- bacterial infection, fungal infection, flea allergy, food allergy, or could be related to a underlying endocrine disorder such as hyperthyroidism or an autoimmune disease. Because there are so many different potential causes here, I would recommend Pixie see his veterinarian very soon to help determine a diagnosis. Your veterinarian may test for a fungal infection, bacterial infection and look for evidence of fleas. In addition, your veterinarian may run blood work to check for any underlying organ issues or endocrine disorders as a potential cause. I hope this helps and thanks again for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My cat has new spots and hisses when picked up. What's happening?

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