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My cat has a new dry spot on her forehead. Is it an abrasion or more?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

My cat recently started getting little dry spots that dried and kinda flaked off but today I noticed this spot on her forehead that wasn’t there the day prior. I’m pretty good with feeling around for lumps and bumps. Any idea what this is? I’ve put on antimicrobial solution from the pet store to help heal it a little.

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2022

It looks like Orien has a small abrasion or insect bite that may be irritated. I would prevent her from scratching and it should heal on its own. If she has multiple sores or areas of hair loss the. I recommend a vet visit to make sure it’s not parasites or fungal infection (ringworm).

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