Why is my stray cat losing fur on forelegs and has pink skin?

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Hello. Question about a stray cat. This cat is male and I'd guess he is around one year old (considering he was barely fully grown a few months ago). He regularly gets into fights with the other male cats in the area and seems to take food from many people's houses. What is worrying me greatly (and puzzling me) is the sudden absence of fur from his forelegs. They are very pink as well. There is no hair loss anywhere else. Do you know what this could be? Thanks.

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

It's wonderful for you to look out for a stray in your neighborhood! While it's impossible to know what he may have gotten into, overly pink skin with missing fur could be a result of a burn - either thermal or chemical. If it's possible to do so, try catching or trapping him to have the lesions examined. Skin can develop infection at the site of a burn wound. That said, we can't rule out other infectious causes of the hair loss, such as ringworm or mange from mites. If you are able to catch or trap him, consider having him neutered (if he isn't already) and vaccinated. Neutering is likely to decrease his aggression towards other cats in the neighborhood. Many shelters and rescues offer spay/neuter clinics for stray animals. I hope this helps!

Why is my stray cat losing fur on forelegs and has pink skin?

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