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Cat Scratching Its Neck

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June 13, 2018

My cat, Domino, has started to scratch off the skin on her neck since my other cat passed. Literally the day she passed, Domino started scratching and I've put all different types of cream on and nothing seems to help.

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Could this be stress? Or is it just an allergy?

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June 14, 20180 found this helpful

It sounds like stress to me. You may have to put a cone on her.

 

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June 14, 20180 found this helpful

So sorry for the loss of your fur baby. Sounds like your other fur baby is mourning. They are people too.

Check with your vet. Describe what is happening and they can give you options for resolving.

If you don't have a vet, the local humane society or local cat rescue can often give you a reference and may even be able to help at a reduced or no cost (although our vet often gives us help over the phone for free....I think we are just very lucky to be blessed with such an amazing clinic).

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Getting over a loss takes time...so be easy on yourself and your fur child!! I bet lots of rubs and treats would go a long way too!!

 

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June 15, 20180 found this helpful

This is one of those tough ones because it could be a lot of different things. It could be stress, it could be a new skin condition. Most likely you will need to try what works and what doesn't. It sounds like you are already trying creams. I would take a few days and try what is easy, and if it doesn't solve the problem, or it gets worse you will need to see your Vet. I would start with stress. Look for signs of what may upset her. Loud music, barking dogs. Make sure she has a comfy place up high where she feels safe.

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I have been amazed at how music affects my cats. They love the Enya, flute mood music played very softly. Maybe a quiet room with music where she can get away. Then I would make sure she gets lots of attention and play. Maybe some new toys and special treats. If she isn't perking up in a couple weeks I would see the Vet. They have good medications now for moods problems in cats. But she just may have to get through this mourning to be her old self.

 

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June 23, 20180 found this helpful

Yes. It could be stress. you can use a product made for hot spots. that worked on my cat. good luck.

 
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April 14, 2017

My fur baby WitchCat is about 9 years old and we have had her since she was a baby. She is an indoor/outdoor cat. We give her the proper meds to make sure she doesn't get fleas or any kind of parasites. We also have her on a controlled diet with food that helps with weight, since she is a fatty, and coat health. We noticed she started getting what we call "boo boos" around her neck after the first few years after her first litter so probably around 2 1/2 to 3 years of age. At first we thought she was still promiscuous and the wounds where from other male cats. It wasn't until recently that we found out she was doing it to herself. We had her stay inside for about 2 weeks because of the weather and we noticed wounds not scratches or cuts, but pieces of open skin bleeding all around her neck and now she is moving on the top of her eye so around her brow and even her cheek.

We where thinking maybe it was because she was stressed, but she didn't act any differently and we never caught her in the act. Like I said she is a very healthy cat and has no problem being left alone, she prefers it usually. Cat Is Scratching Herself Raw - calico cat lying in a cardboard box
 

I was wondering if there was a reason for this. I've read about parasites and fleas and honestly don't think that is the issue. I also read about food allergies, but she only eats the food she's been eating since we first brought her home. I really would like to help my little girl. The wounds are very itchy because when I clean them she starts trying to scratch that spot.

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April 14, 20170 found this helpful

What a gorgeous cat! My friend's cat was scratching herself raw the last month and we found out it was a developed food allergy. He modified her diet and now her patches are curing nicely.

 

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April 15, 20170 found this helpful

She may have an allergy or some skin condition. I would mention this to the vet.

 

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April 15, 20170 found this helpful

It is either an allergy or mites. The vet can do tests to confirm.

 

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April 19, 20170 found this helpful

i think you have my son's cat!
She is very pretty. This is a very frustrating thing for you and your cat but there has to be a reason she is doing this. Most people will say the same thing - ask your vet and I agree but maybe that is not possible right away.

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Here is a very good site that has a lot of information and some suggestions to try. Hope something will help.

pets.webmd.com/.../cats-and-compulsive-scratching-licking...

 
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February 4, 2016

My cat had a collar on for about 2 months, but ripped it off. Now he has scratch marks all over his neck! He also has a really bad scratch on his face and is always scratching at it. I have another cat and they're not the best of friends, so I don't know whether it's related to that (stress) or something else. I would really like some help because it's always bleeding and I'm scared it will get infected.


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February 5, 20160 found this helpful

It is very hard to say what caused the scratches. He may have an allergy. Cats can get a type of skin cancer (usually easy to cure).

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A scratch that doesn't heal would send me to the vet right away.

 
February 7, 20160 found this helpful

The scratches could be infected. Cats get fecal residue on their feet when they go to the litterbox. Then they scratch themselves. If he got scratched fighting with the other cat infection can result.

I'd try triple antibiotic ointment, though he'll probably lick it off. Watch for a few days and if it doesn't seem to be helping take him to the vet.

 
June 2, 20170 found this helpful

Please do not put Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment on cats it is toxic to their bone marrow

 
October 18, 20190 found this helpful

I have a snow Bengal who had an allergic reaction to a deer fly bite. That has cleared up and his fur had returned and there is no indication there was ever a problem. Now he is scratching the side of his face and his neck until he has open, bleeding wounds. My vet told me to put antibiotic ointment couldn't hurt him. I have only done so a couple of times and I will not use it again.

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I am at my wit's end. It is killing me to see him so uncomfortable. I am ready for any advice. HEP!!!

 
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August 22, 2011

My indoor cat scratched a spot on his neck and won't stop scratching it. I put Neosporin on and it looks better, but he is still scratching although not as much. It has a scab over the spot and he still scratches and opens up the scab. Am I doing the right thing?

By Rita

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September 14, 20110 found this helpful

Is it ringworm? www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2134&aid=223

 
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November 5, 2015

I just moved to a new apartment a few months ago so it could easily be allergies. My cat is scratching her neck, I haven't looked closely at it, but it feels like the little scabs she had all over her skin when she had fleas. I am a poor college kid so I'm trying to figure out what it is without taking her to the vet, but I feel like it's about time to go to the vet anyway.

When she did have the scabs all over her body I decided it was flea bite sensitivity, I treated her for fleas. Everything went away, but around her neck. She is still eating fine and acting like herself, but she is scratching her neck like crazy. I don't know if I should worry about her or just wait and see if it just goes away since she's acting fine.

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November 5, 20150 found this helpful

Something is definitely bothering your cat and it probably won't disappear on it's own. Please take her to the vet ASAP. Delay may only worsen the problem and your cat is obviously suffering.

 
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February 8, 2011

My cat Kirby is about 3 yrs old. About 4 months ago he started scratching his neck until it is raw. He has been to the vet, but I didn't get any answers other than he does not have fleas or ear mites.

 
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