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Hot Spots on Cats Overview:

Hot spots are a type of skin condition in cats caused by inflammation, often due toexcessive licking, scratching, or biting. These areas typically develop after the skinbecomes irritated or infected, leading to an outbreak of red, moist lesions. Hot spotsare commonly seen on the face, neck, tail, and legs of cats. The affected skin maybecome painful, swollen, and ooze fuid, often resulting in hair loss and the formation ofcrusty scabs.

Hot spots are usually triggered by underlying causes such as allergies, fea infestationsor skin infections. They are highly uncomfortable for cats and can rapidly worsen if nottreated promptly. The affected areas are often very itchy, which can cause the cat tofurther aggravate the area by licking or scratching.