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My cat has a strange round spot on her back. Why did it swell after gel?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 10 months old

Possible diagnosis of strange round lesion on shoulder/back. No pain or itching. Normal behavior. Extremely rainy/wet for several days. Application of antibiotic gel followed by rapid swelling, no other change.

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Published on May 5th, 2017

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localised spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria but fungal infection is possible). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem.
Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid licking (if any).

Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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  • Published on February 1st, 2018

    This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem.
    Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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