Round 'Scabs' on my cats head?

Question

Has hs 3 or 4 of them.

They are red/brown scabs.

I don't think they hurt her as when i examine them she doesn't flinch.

Does anyone know what they could be? Should i be worried?

Please help x

Answer 1

If it is an outdoor cat they may be wounds from a fight. It could be

also she is scratching herself because she has fleas or an allergy to her food or something that she is coming in contact with. Sometimes

if a cat is anxious she will scratch herself making the scabs. If she is

an indoor cat and has no fleas then it could be the food allergy. If all

else fails or they get worse get her into a vet but this is not a serious

symptom.

Answer 2

Do they also look sort of like rashes? It might be ringworm. Cats tend to get it often when they go outside. So it might be good to take her to the vets, because it is contagious(to humans too). But it's easily treated with prescription creams.

If they're not slightly larger(nickle/quater size and larger) than it could just be scabs from fighting or scratching. Check her whole body for fleas or parasites. Just remember to wash up well afterwards.

Answer 3

They do sound like flea bites!! Mine get them this time of year even though ive used frontline on them.

Answer 4

if you live near me they could be wounds from my bb gun.

Answer 5

If she is an outside cat or part-time outside, I wouldn't worry about it.  Chances are that they are in fact just minor scabs or puncture wounds either from a fight or just from random adventures.  My cat is an indoor/outdoor girl, and she comes home with weird scabs and things all the time.  It used to worry me and I'd take her to the vet, but now I just keep an eye on her and make sure her random scabs and wounds don't get infected.

I would just keep an on her and if they don't get inflamed, oozing, or change in an alarming way then don't worry about it.  Cats are outrageously tough (which is probably why she doesn't flinch when you touch her) and they have strong immune systems to match.  Better to just keep a look out than put her through the stress of a vet visit unless it is absolutely necessary.  Also, I have found that vets are really good about fielding phone questions for free to help you determine if a visit is really needed.

And yes, like everyone else has said, they could definitely be flea or bug bites of some sort also.

Hope this helps!!!

Answer 6

i have 2 cats, and that has happened to them before, it is properly flea bite, if you are still worried... take him to the vet, they will give you antibiotics!!!!