What's this oozing hole and bald spot on my outdoor cat's chest?

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My cat has a round hole on his chest about the size of a pencil eraser. It's oozing pus, and all the hair around it within about 2 inches (?) is gone completely. There's another bald spot nearby but no puncture wound in the center of it. He's an outdoor (mostly) cat. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 14 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Kitty most likely has an infection in his skin. Abscesses are very common in outdoor cats. I would recommend to make an appointment at the veterinarian's office to have him checked out and the abscesses treated. They may also want to test him for feline leukemia. I hope Kitty starts feeling better soon!

What's this oozing hole and bald spot on my outdoor cat's chest?

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