My cat has a new skin sore. What could it be and what should I do?

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Any idea what this sore might be? Just came across it today. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 9.5 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately it's really hard to tell from the picture, because many skin issues look the same in a cat. I would be concerned about an allergy (allergies to fleas, food, or the environment being the most common causes), or possibly a skin parasite that is causing itching. I would recommend a vet visit for a simple test called a skin scrap in which they will look at some skin cells under the microscope to see if they can find any organisms, and then treat accordingly. Good luck!

My cat has a new skin sore. What could it be and what should I do?

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