Expert: Becky - 11/7/2006

Question
My cat has developed a series of scabs around her neck, mostly small but there is one that is about 1/2" in diameter.  I've looked her over and she doesn't appear to have fleas or any other visible bug.  She just went in to the vet about a month ago to get a check up and got all of her shots... any ideas?

Answer
Hi David!
Are you positive that there are no fleas? The reason I ask, is that I used to have a cat that had flea allergies, and she had the exact same symptoms.  Just ONE flea would make her crazy and she would break out in little scabs just like you describe.  You can buy a flea comb at any pet shop. These combs have teeth that are very close together that will find any flea if it is on your cat.
If you are SURE there is no fleas, then she may have allergies all the same, the trick is finding out just what. It could be her food, the grass, your carpet, who knows?  Does she scratch alot? Check her ears, it may be ear mites. If she scratches her ears, it would cause the scabs around her neck also.  There are so many things it could be, it's hard for me to say.  You may want to take her to the Vet. If nothing else, your Vet could give her a shot to help the problem.
God Bless,
Becky