Question

[nancys]

I've noticed that a few of my cats have sores around their neck. Last night I seen Buttermilk had a spot behind his ear that has no fur, just a scab - I did put iodine on it. This morning, I could feel two sores or scabs on Monster on / around his neck. I just wonder what this is - if I should take them to the vet, or just treat it at home with neosporine. Any ideas?

[columbine]

In my cat's case, that turned out to be allergies, but that's really a question for the vet. It could be from bugs, fighting, or any one of a number of things, especially if they go outdoors.

[Taz_Zoee]

This is what I call kitty acne. Taz has had it a few times. In Taz's case it was due to eating out of plastic bowls. Once I got rid of the plastic the sores went away. He still drinks water out of plastic, but that's because he shares with Zoee. But he hasn't developed them since I got rid of his plastic food dish.
I hope your issue is as easy as mine was.

[catmandu]

As Long As The Wounds Are Not Infected I Wouldnt Worry As They Are Probably Rough Housing A Bit.
Cats Will Be Cats.

[Medusa]

In my cat's case, she has severe allergies and, if left untreated, she would eventually lose all her hair. I'd have the vet check it out because, if it is an allergy, the itching is maddening for them. It compares to a human having poison ivy. It might be a food that's causing a reaction and, if so, you'll have to do a process of elimination. If it's environmental, then you'll have to figure out what s/he might be allergic to. Also, years ago, back in the dark ages, I bought a flea collar for a cat of mine and it caused her to lose all her hair where the collar was. And, lastly, if your cats go outdoors, it could be from fleas or bugs or allergies or a host of other things. Play it safe and have your vet look at them.

[Jessika]

In my kitty's case, he likes playing ROUGH with the boys and has all sorts of battle wounds hehe