My cat won't stop scratching her wounds. How can I help her?

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How do I stop my cat from scratching at her wounds? I've noticed that since I've adopted her, she's had this small mark on her tail that usually is hidden by her fur that usually goes away after a while. But now, it's turning into a wound and I've noticed a couple on her back legs too. On top of that, every time it looks like its finished healing, she reopens the scab and starts bleeding again. Is there any way I can stop her from doing this, or at least sooth these wounds so they stop itching? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 5 years and 3 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Those spots on Molly could be several things including allergies, skin mites, flea bites, ringworm (which humans can get) or a bacterial infection. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for cats, this can help improve the skin health. You can also check/treat her for fleas to be safe. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. Protect the areas from licking or scratching and she may need to wear and Elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions don't start looking better within about a week or if they get worse, have her examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat won't stop scratching her wounds. How can I help her?

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