Is it normal for cats to scratch the sides of their faces?

Firstly, cats scratching the sides of their necks must be caused by discomfort somewhere in the body. The exact cause has to be specifically analysed and examined. Common causes are: 1. Dry skin due to the season The weather is dry in autumn and winter, the cat’s body may appear flaky and itchy, and it is normal for the number of times the cat scratches to increase. Cat owners can reduce the number of times they bathe their cats in autumn and winter to avoid washing away their body’s own oils. 2. Skin diseases Cats suffering from skin diseases can also cause scratching, a common skin disease is ringworm. In this case the cat owner can ruffle the cat’s fur to check. If the cat owner sees red spots and ringworm patches on the cat’s skin, then there is a skin problem, usually caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, and the cat needs to go to the hospital for the appropriate examination and apply some ointment or spray to treat the cat. During treatment, you can put an Elizabethan ring on your cat to prevent it from licking. 3. Infection with parasites. Cats infected with ectoparasites such as ticks and fleas will make them itch and need to keep scratching. 4. Ear disease. Cats with ear disease will scratch incessantly and need to check the condition of their ears and clean them regularly. If there is black mud in the cat’s ears, it may be due to ear mites. Therefore the ears need to be cleaned with medicine. Pay more attention to your cat’s health.