Experience I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.
Organizations American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology
Publications Veterinary Forum
Veterinary Medicine
Waltham Focus
Question My 8 year old spayed indoor female has bumpy patches under her neck, which eventually result in baldness. There are some crusty hair folicles with hair attached on her fur, where she has scratched herself. What could this be?
Answer is is most often a flea allergy. The skin disease you are describing is called miliary dermatitis. Ask your vet to give your cat a shot of DEPO MEDROL. That is along acting steroid that will calm the skin. Also use a flea control product such as Advantage to keep new fleas off the cat.
