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Cat has red blisters, scratching, hair loss on nose & ears. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

My cat has a nose and ear skin infection. Red blisters, scratching, and hair lose on his nose and ears. What can be done?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 16th, 2017

Poor Jake! I think he needs to be examined by a vet for treatment. He could have ringworm or a bacterial infection. Your vet can do a fungal culture and/or cytology to help diagnose and then prescribe the approriate medications to treat. Call a vet and schedule an appointment as soon as possible so treatment can be started.

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