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What causes dry bleeding spots on my cat's ears, nose, and eyelids?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | 5 years and 2 months old

My cat has been getting dry spots on her ears and now her nose and eyelids as well. The spots are synstive and bleed how can I help her and what is this?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 9th, 2018

I would recommend that you have B examined by a vet. These types of spots can be caused by bacterial infection, allergies, autoimmune disease, cancer, fleas or mange, among others. The vet will do an exam and may recommend a skin biopsy to see what is the cause so that B can receive treatment.

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