Cat "pimple" question?

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Just picked a little scab off (long-hair) cat's tummy and underneath was (what I would call) a pimple? He rolled over so I could scratch, but when I tried to 'pick' at pimple he didn't like it... (there may be more). Didn't look like a bug --- it looked (and felt) like a scab. 

Any idea what I'm dealing with? Just common skin problem? If so, what do I use to help him? If VET is in your answer, sorry, I don't have $hundreds so they can test him for a million different things, etc etc. 

I love my kitty with all my heart, but one trip to vet for something simple is always over $100.

M. Dawnsinger · Accepted Answer

Hi!

It's much more likely to be an infected hair follicle, and in extreme cases, it can fill with pus... Worse, your vet will simply tell you to "express" the awful thing yourself. If you do the dirty deed, wash the site gently afterward with diluted antibacterial hand soap, and rinse thoroughly. It is good that you are inspecting your cat so carefully, but please, if you see something like that around his mouth, eye, or ear, please take him to the vet right away. Cats can hide their pain very well, but sores that can get into their upper respiratory system or gums are killers. Good Luck!

Ramiro · Answer

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garywb333 · Answer

It is very possible its a skin problem and sometimes cats get them from flea bites that scab up

If you can afford a vet, go, at the very least get him a flea treatment.

Some skin conditions are diet related if the cat had a diet change recently that could have caused it

NW · Answer

If you can't afford the vet than go to the local library and take out books about cat care. Also, research on the internet might help.

Anonymous · Answer

Sounds like he just nicked himself, Hon...or possibly scratched himself when he was grooming, and a small scab formed over it.
He should be fine.   If your concernd about a possible infection, put a dab of Neosporin on it a couple times a day for a few days  :)

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