My cat has a bald spot after cattery. Is it overgrooming or illness?

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Hi Just picked up my cat from the cattery on Friday after a ten night stay. I noticed she has this bald patch, now I really worry about my cat and need some assurance that this is ok, my gut feeling is that it's over grooming but would like to know before I annoy my vet for something that isn't a concern as she is back home. Should mention she is totally healthy and happy but judf noticed this and worried please put my mind at ease! Also she is an indoor cat. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 9 months and 15 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Pumpkin! You are correct atet it could be from overgrooming, as being in a cattery can be stressful for cats. But it could also be due to a medical illness such as ringworm, which can occur in places like catteries where there are lots of cats. I don't think you will be annoying your vet by having Pumpkin seen, and I do recommend taking her into the vet in the morning just to make sure it isn't something like ringworm.

My cat has a bald spot after cattery. Is it overgrooming or illness?

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