My indoor cat has a scab near his ear. Looks like a hole. Is it bite?

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Hi! My 2 yr. cat Oliver has a round scab just inside his ear on his head. It's not red or anything it's odd that it looks like a hole. A bite maybe? He acts fine. He's indoor only. Should I be concerned at all? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 12 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That does look suspicious for a bite though it could also be a scab for many reasons. I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian if there is a chance he got in a fight. Bites often turn into abscesses and giving him an antibiotic as soon as you see the wounds can help prevent that. I hope this helps.

My indoor cat has a scab near his ear. Looks like a hole. Is it bite?

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