My cat's scab came off, but now it's re-forming. Is this normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs
Charlie had a scab on his back that I felt a few weeks after I adopted him. It looked fine, a week or so later he ran under the metal frame bed and the scab came off. It's been about 2 weeks and the hair is back, and I feel a scab forming. I was just wondering if it looks normal? I did not put anything on it. I did use a cold compress on it when the scab came off , it was pink but not bleeding. Doesn't seem to bother him when getting petted, brushed. His behavior is normal also.
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Published on January 5th, 2020
A persistent scab is abnormal because the body should heal it (just like you and me). Scabs that don't go away after a few weeks are suspicious for allergies, skin mites or ringworm (which humans can get). I recommend to have Charlie examined by the veterinarian and potentially have some minor tests run to look for parasites. I hope this helps.
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