My cat has a bleeding, flaky skin rash on its back. What should I do?

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I have solid black cat. About eight years old. Has skin rash of sort along his back/spine. No loss of hair. Just flaky dandruff like spots. Will bleed when bathed and brushed. Have tried a cortisone spray, not working. What's a good medication?

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend that you have the cat checked out by a vet to see what is causing the skin issue. If it bleeds with simple things like getting brushed, then there is something wrong. It could be related to parasites, allergies, autoimmune disease, infection, etc.

My cat has a bleeding, flaky skin rash on its back. What should I do?

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