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Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs
Charlie had a scab on his back that I felt a few weeks after I adopted him. It looked fine, a week or so later he ran under the metal frame bed and the scab came off. It's been about 2 weeks and the hair is back, and I feel a scab forming. I was just wondering if it looks normal? I did not put anything on it. I did use a cold compress on it when the scab came off , it was pink but not bleeding. Doesn't seem to bother him when getting petted, brushed. His behavior is normal also.
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth
Veterinarian
Published on January 5, 2020
Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Published on July 23, 2019
I would just leave it alone. A scab means that the body is healing a wound, it isn't a bad thing. As long as there is no discharge, foul odor, and Snoops's appetite and energy level are back to normal, no worries!
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