why is my cat scratching raw spots on her neck?

It could be dermatitus, fleas, she could be allergic to the fleas, and believe it or not, she can be allergic to herself.

Sounds crazy, I know, but one of my cats is allergic to herself. She doesn't have fleas, but she keeps doing the same thing to her neck, and right above her tail. Try giving her a flea dip. (Flea bath) Also, try the flea collar. If none of that works, take her to the vet and see if they can give you something.

Cat Scratching Fur Off Neck

The crusty stuff was most likely scabs from her scratching. She probably is scratching because it itches, and she could also have a bug (like a flea or tick) in that very spot. Oh, and if grannie is right, and your cat has ringworm, you can catch it, so I suggest staying away, and washing your hands when you touch her.

It doesn't make sense to me that an allergy would cause a problem in just one spot. My internet search brought up information that malotic is used for infections in dog's ears - both bacterial and fungal. Have these been ruled out? If it is NOT a fungus or infection, calendula gel is safe to use on cats. It is soothing and will close up a raw spot (you wouldn't want to seal fungus or infection inside her body). You can purchase the gel at a health food store. I want to stress that you should not use it if there is an infection or fungus.

My cat scratched himself bald on his back. It's due to a severe allergy to fleas. The vet also told me that this month has been horrible for fleas, and it's a strangely aggressive batch. I've been using front line on my indoor cat, and he's STILL itching.

Take the cat to the vet immediately.

She may have an allergy, my cat did the same thing and eventually had two huge spots on her sides that had no hair, we took her to the vet and got some anti-biotics and it cleared up, check her for fleas also.

its most likely from fleas they gather to warm spots...and under the collar is a good place for them to hide

She might have fleas or dermatitis from the flea eggs or bites as a lot of animals are allergic to it,,,,,,,

probably flea allergy dermatitis. check for fleas. some pets if they even get one flea tend to tear them selves up.

yikes, my cats used to have that one too. and it's icky..ewww.. i think it got itchy on its neck. put a cream to prevent the itchy thingy..lol..