Why does my senior cat have scabs on her skin, side, and ear?

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My cat has scabs on her side. Some are very red and some blend into her skin color, but are raised. She also has one scab in her ear. She is a 14.5 year old tabby cat and has recently moved into my house from my parents which was a big change. She also suffers from spastic eye movements where she twitches 3 or so times dramatically. Can you help? I’ve just taken her to the vet and I really don’t want to have to take her back as it is very stressful for her. Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10.5 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

There are lots of things that can cause scabs in a cat, such as external parasites, bacterial or fungal infection, cancer, as well as some endocrine diseases. Unfortunately, I can't tell you what may be the best treatment until there is an accurate diagnosis. You may be able to call the vet and see if they know what it could be based on her most recent exam.

Why does my senior cat have scabs on her skin, side, and ear?

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