A hot spot can occur on almost any part of the body but commonly on the head, tail, thigh, or neck, in cats.
It is generally unpleasant or painful-looking, especially if it reaches a stage where it is oozing fluid and the surrounding area has lost its hair.
There are several possible causes for hot spots in cats. Many also cause hot spots in dogs. Here are the main ones, which account for most cases.
Sometimes, stress causes flare-ups of skin allergies and infections and perhaps even compulsive licking and scratching.
Bear in mind that as a cat gets older, it may become more open to some illnesses and ailments. With that in mind, a cat may develop a hotspot or two in later life
Hot spots can be seen plainly with the eye. Once you know what to look for, a vet or experienced cat owner will be able to identify hot spot and take appropriate action.
– Biting self excessively – Crusty skin – Grooming excessively – Hair loss in the hot spot area – Inflammation of the skin – Licking excessively
If you have more than one pet, and one of your pets has fleas, make sure that you treat all the pets for fleas, regardless of whether you’ve seen any on one of your other dogs.
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