My cat has red spots near his tail and twitches. What's wrong?

Poor Baby! I would talk to your vet about whether a long acting steroid like depo-medrol may be beneficial as long as he is healthy enough and they don't think it will cause it to get worse. I would also make sure he is staying on a monthly high quality flea preventative as this can be a major cause for allergies in cats. Another option would be to ask for a referral to see a dermatologist or to find a alternative vet to discuss acupuncture or herbs as an option. I hope this helps and he starts to feel better really soon!

Poor kitty! There are a few causes including fleas, environmental allergy and food allergy. Fleas are very suspicious for that region. You can rule them out by using a good flea product like Revolution or Cheristan. You will need to use it for a couple months, if the skin clears up then you know it’s fleas! It sounds like your cat is uncomfortable with the description of chewing off all the hair and the red skin. A visit to your veterinarian can provide some relief with medications. I recommend to have your cat checked out to make him feel better quickly. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello. I am sorry that Kiki has this rash. It is hard to tell from the photo however there are a few things I would try. Firstly, get a wet paper towel and pick up some of the dots. If they dissolve red then they are flea dirt (flea poop) and the problem is fleas. If they just remain black then they are just dirt present (less likely with an indoor cat). If they don't come off the skin or dissolve then it could be that she has skin allergies, or could be an endocrine disease. At this point I would be checking her bloodwork to see if she has hyperthyroidism. Also, is she excessively chewing or licking, because if she is I would be more suspicious of a skin allergy. This could be flea allergy dermatitis, so you wouldn't see fleas but just one bite could get her. IF you are in a high flea density area you could be bringing some in on your clothes that are biting her. Also, I would have her anal glands checked. I hope this helps, and that she feels better soon. Good luck with Kiki.

It could be that Claire is suffering from allergies, but this could also be due to fleas, mites, or ringworm. If she isn't up to date on her flea treatment, she will need a spot on treatment such as Advantage or Revolution. You will need to disinfect the environment as well. If she is up to date on her flea treatment, I recommend taking her into the vet for an exam tomorrow. The vet can do blood tests, skin scrapings, and use a Wood's lamp to diagnose allergies, mites, and ringworm. Once the cause of the redness and irriation is found, the vet can prescribe the appropriate treatment. Another cause could be a skin infection, due to bacteria or yeast. While at the vet, they can examine her for this possible cause, and can discuss treatment options with you.

She could have an allergic dermatitis. You should get a flea comb and comb her for fleas. If she has fleas then treat her with a flea medication, like Frontline, Revolution, Bravecto, etc. You could also bathe her with a shampoo, like Epi-Soothe and see if that helps. Otherwise, have her examined by a vet to treat. She might need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or a corticosteroid to help.

This spot on Snowball could be from an injury, or it could be due to allergies, fleas, or a ringworm lesion. I would have him seen by a vet for this. The vet can examine the spot, and do blood tests, use a flea comb, and a Wood's lamp to diagnose what caused the spot. Once the cause of the spot is diagnosed, the vet can prescribe an appropriate treatment.

I am sorry to hear about Jack! I would be concerned these could be a bacterial or fungal infection of the skin, and possibly a condition in cats called eosinophilic plaques or eosinophilic granuloma syndrome, which can be incited due to an allergy and usually resolves with steroid treatment. I would recommend bringing Jack in to his vet for an examination of the area.