Those Bumps on Your Cat's Skin. Cats with miliary dermatitis will develop small, raised, light brown, crusted bumps anywhere on their bodies. They can be located only in a few areas, like the back of the neck or the legs, or they can be scattered over your cats entire body.
"The leading causes of cat skin disorders include parasites, infection, tumors and allergy. Most cases are caused by fleas, even when none are found on the cat's body. Inhaled allergens are the second leading cause such as tree and grass pollen.
Small red bumps or welts on your kitten's skin, especially around the neck and back, often indicate flea bites.Indoor cats can get fleas from a single flea hitchhiking on your clothes or through window screens. The Bigger Picture: Prevention and Long-term Management.
When a flea bites a dog or cat (or human), it injects a small amount of saliva into the skin. It is this saliva that the patient develops an allergy to. Consequently, even one flea bite can cause intense itching and irritation. In turn, it can occur even when no fleas or flea dirt is found.
Flea bites are typically small, raised, reddish bumps with a pale center.
