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Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years old | 8.5 lbs
My cat occasionally has sores. I always find them when they are scabbing and have not been able to find the cause. She doesn't seemed too bothered by them but she will lick them until I ask her to stop. This time the sore is bigger than usual. Any ideas on what maybe causing them? She is strictly indoors and on a grain-free diet.
2 Answers

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on December 27th, 2017
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on September 16th, 2019
Yes, this looks like a flea allergy. Even if your cats are indoors only they still need monthly flea prevention. If they are indoor/outdoor they definitely need monthly flea prevention.
Now that you know the fleas are in your house you also need to treat the house. I suggest this product:
( https://www.allivet.com/p-1389-knockout-es-area-treatment.aspx )
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