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

My Cat Won't Stop Scratching Wounds? How to Help Her Now

My cat has these little scabs all in her skin and she’s very itchy and I’m kind of concerned and confused what they are and where they are from.

Those spots on Stella 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 pets, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can also check/treat her for fleas. Protect the areas from licking or scratching and she may need to wear an 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.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat is suffering from severe eczema she is given antibiotica what else can I apply ..she has scratched her face and a big wound has occurred color less liquid oozes out from the wounds .she also has very bad itchy wounds on stomach .I have put her

This is probably due to a severe allergy, although it could also be fleas or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat Roxy with a high quality flea treatment (e.g. advocate or advantage), then get her to the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might reveal an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try discovering the cause of the allergy. Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair the skin lesions (steroids and antibiotics). simultaneously you should start her on a prescription hypoallergenic diet for at least 2 months. Hopefully you will see some results after all this, if not you and your vet should consider putting her on a long term allergy treatment (Atopica ).

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My 2 year old female short hair indoor cat has developed this spot along with a rash only a few days ago. I have cleaned with dawn and put neosporin on it. It hasn’t bothered her at all, but it seems like the bald spot may be growing. It doesn’t hurt

Those spots on Luna could be several things including fleas, allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection, ringworm (which humans can get) or endocrine disease. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for cats, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day with a hypoallergenic baby wipe. Also protect the area from trauma by having Luna wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions do not start improving within a week or if they are getting worse, have her examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat Oliver is a Siamese/Tabby mix and he has been compulsively licking/scratching himself for the past 2 weeks. He now has a nasty wound on his shoulder from scratching so much. I have hot spot spray which seems to help but the fact that he’s wet

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This is possibly due to allergies. It really comes down to figuring out what is causing his allergies so that they can be treated or the specific allergen avoided. A secondary infection is likely in this wound and also needs to be addressed. There are many things that can cause allergies though in most cases they can be broken down into 3 big categories: flea, food and environmental allergies. Allergies are usually worked up in a stepwise fashion starting with flea allergies as this is the easiest and cheapest to take care of. If not on a flea preventative, then it would be a good idea to get started on one. If already on one then it would be a good idea to change to something else (there are many new products out in the market). If not improved in 1-3 months then it is time to move on and check for food allergies by switching to a novel diet (new protein and new carbohydrate). If that does not seem to be the issue then you are left out having to c

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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If a cat keeps itching at their neck and causes the fur to go and theirs a red sore. What can I do we are self isolating. she’s had the issue come and go for years apparently we have only had her for several months and noticed it.

Those spots on Bella could be several things including fleas, allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection, ringworm (which humans can get) or endocrine disease. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for cats, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day with a hypoallergenic baby wipe (not her whole body, just the lesions). Also protect the area from trauma by having your kitty wear an elizabethan collar at all times. You can also treat her for fleas. The only OTC I recommend is Frontline. If the lesions do not start improving within a week or if they are getting worse, have her examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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hi. there is something that appear in my cat's skin and i don't know what it is and what will be the cure. Please advise me. thank you.

Those spots on Alu 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 dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. Treat for fleas. If he will allow it (and it is safe to do so), you can wash the lesions with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash his whole body, just those spots). Protect the areas from licking or scratching. If they don't start looking better within about a week or if they get worse, have him examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat is scratching/ licking certain spots on her skin till hair loss and redness/ bleeding occurs. I have given her flea baths every 2 weeks. I just started to use salmon oil with her food and wound care vet strength. What can I do since no vet is

Poor Iris! I'm sorry to hear that she's having this problem. Excessive itching and licking like this with sores and bleeding can be caused by a number of different skin conditions. Iris may have allergies, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). It's also possible that she has fleas, as flea baths are not generally very effective in my experience. Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so it's important to get a diagnosis first. I would definitely recommend taking her to the vet in the morning for an exam - he/she can do some simple skin tests to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate medication to treat it. In the meantime, you can place an e-collar (plastic cone) on Iris if needed to prevent her from continuing to lick herself and make the sores worse.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat is ~7/8 yrs old. Has dandruff but he now has patch where hair is thinning and saw him biting it. I'm trying fish oil in food again. It works but if he smells it he won't it his food. It's a battle, but I'm trying it again. Is there somet

Those spots on your kitty could be just dry skin causing itching bad enough to lose hair (do know that dry skin alone should not cause hair loss) but there are several things including fleas, allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection or endocrine disease which could also look the same way. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. That's great that you are using an omega 3 fatty acid supplement this can help improve the skin health. Make sure it is a formula for pets (better absorption) and you may need to squirt it directly in his mouth. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. Also protect the area from trauma by having your kitty wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the skin does not start improving within 2-3 weeks or if it is getting worse, have him examined by the veterinarian to look for other causes. Unfortunately, lotions and sp

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi, my female dog is scratching a lot and lost hair in a couple little spots on her butt. I have treated her with flea treatment and i'm not seeing fleas, however her belly and inside of her hind legs skin look irritated ? Allergy? Should I try benad

Those spots on Lily could be several things including allergies, skin mites, flea bites or a bacterial infection. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash her whole body, just those spots). You can also give an anti-histamine (call your veterinarian for selection and dosing instructions). Protect the areas from licking or scratching and she may need to wear an 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.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi, my cat won't stop itching, and scratching, no fleas, and she is an indoor cat only, she was adopted about a year ago, and it's only gotten worse. She is double coated so it's hard to see her skin. Her ears, and where her tail meets her body on

It sounds as if your cat has a skin infection, most commonly caused by an allergy, a skin mite (Demodex) or fleas. The allergy could be a due to a protein in your cat’s food or an environmental allergy like to dust, pollens, grasses, etc. The allergy causes your cat to itch and chew at the skin which breaks down the skin barrier. This then leads to infection. Skin infections are typically characterized by large areas of redness, crusting, flaking, and pustules. A thorough skin examination by your veterinarian should be able to determine the cause of the itch so it can be treated appropriately. Your cat will most likely need antibiotics to help clear up any infection and possibly an allergy/anti-itch medication like Atopica or steroids to give some relief while the infection clears up. A medicated shampoo may be beneficial as well. I would also recommend she be on a good flea control routinely too.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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