Lesion on cat's neck

Hello,

My cat had a lesion on his neck, it caused him no obvious pain. I brought him to my vet and he explained to me that he may be allergic to something or could be his immune system. Hes prone to this type of problem before and I couldnt put in 100s fiquring out what it was.

He gave me the steriod I've been given by other vets in past years and it worked. In about 5 days the lesion was gone and it was clearing up. The thing that drives me crazy is that after not being on the meds for a few days he starts at it again. It could be his long hair or I might need to get a collar. I inherited this cats with my apt. haha..we were never raised with animals and I couldnt let them go to who knows where. I obviously dont want him in any pain. But I have to watch what I spend, especially these days. It may be seasonal I dont remember him having it but he may have. No tearing, or swolleness, personalities fine, everything else is normal..He could be allergic to his own dander. I never let him in the bedroom.

He has a brother which has no issue at all. I have no vet background of course but it looks like hes prone to this like some people are prone to poison ivy. The vet would probably renew the drug so I can have it.I'm looking for a solution so I dont have to bring him back and forth and be driven into the poor house. lol..Thank you.

Hi Dr.

Thats exactly what he said about the plague. Who knows what causes it. Its almost all healed and some spots where he scratched it. He gave me the pills and they worked. Sounds like this is a type issue that is something that needs damage control. The injection and pills worked the same way. He flea free, I had him check. I picked up where the landlord left off and I always given them the same stuff. Just Freaskies dry food and few different types but always dry. Thank you for your response, the vets calling back at some point and I will let you know.

thank you again

To my knowledge it is perscription. I talked to him today and he said just as you did. Its the most frustrating part about this...its driving me crazy more than him. hahaa.

Its plague, the way it heals is very steriod friendly is what he says. The cause is a mystery as you know, it could be the air thats setting off his immune system but who knows. Thankful thats its happening to him and not his brother...he wants nothing to do with being taken anywhere but I guess thats cats for you. I checked him when I got in and he hasnt been at it. Im guessing its not his hair. I'll keep your flea advise in mind, Im watching what I spend and since it takes 3 doors to get to the outside, I dont want to spend more than I have to. Hes refilling the steriod and I'll pick it up tomorrow. Im sure you've heard of Pill Pockets, those are the greatest invention!! Butters goes crazy for them and I could put sianide in there and he'd take it down.

Sorry to keep rambling but this is Jersey and everyones in a rush. :) Its nice to be heard. I'll keep you informed.

thanks