Why does my cat have wet sores and hair loss at the base of her tail?

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fixed, 18months, female. open wet lesions base of tail. missing hair. new ones every 4 days or so. 1/2" x 1". weight loss maybe. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Brownie may have draining abscesses from bite wounds or other trauma. This is a common location for cats to bite one another. Try epsom salt/warm water compress on the lesions several times daily until you can get her to the vet for antibiotics and pain medication.

Why does my cat have wet sores and hair loss at the base of her tail?

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