Sore On My Cat’s Head

[TheApiarist]

Hello!
A week ago, I noticed a sore on my cat’s head. I decided to monitor it. The sore scabbed, but yesterday it got raw again. Any ideas on what it is and what should I do?

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi! Allergies? Fleas? My cat, Feeby, goes through allergy bouts and scratches areas like that, particularly on her head and neck area. That place is pretty big though - could now be infected. Check with your vet to see if they think it is worth a visit, and perhaps they could also recommend some sort of topical treatment. Indoor only cat? That could play a role in the cause as well.

Others with better advice will come along and help you more. I just know how it feels while waiting to get some responses, and thought I would at least acknowledge your dilemma.

 

[mrsgreenjeens]

I agaree with FeebysOwner in that it's probably worth a visit to the Vet. This could definitely be a food allergy, but it could be something else altogether. No way for us to know. It may need a culture. Is he scratching at it? It's just very curious that it scabbed over, then opened up again unless he scratched the scab off.

 

[LTS3]

Is your cat scratching at it or rubbing his head on objects? If so, put an e-collar on the cat until you can get to a vet. You can use a typical plastic cone collar or one of the soft donut shaped ones. I recommend making an appointment with the vet soon as the sore has not healed on its own after a week.

 

[TheApiarist]

Thank you very much everyone! I think it’s indeed an allergic reaction, since it began the day after I gave her a little piece of lamb.

 

[LTS3]

Lamb? That's considered a novel protein and shouldn't cause a reaction. Was it raw lamb? Cooked lamb? I'd still take the cat to the vet anyways or at least send the vet the picture of the sore and ask for advice.