My cat's neck is red and irritated from a collar. What should I do?

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My cat has this one red mark under his neck. I believe he did not like the fact that he had a collar on and his nails are sharp and he clawed at his skin. Please inform me what you believe is wrong with the cat. I first noticed the mark on March 4th. Today the mark looks increasingly worse. (Both pictures are included) I took off the collar is there anything else recommended to treat the skin. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My cat's neck is red and irritated from a collar. What should I do?

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