My indoor cat has a skin problem. Is it stress, allergies, or licking?

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Hi, we have 5 cats and one of them has developed a skin problem. I've uploaded 2 photos. Do you have any ideas what it might be? The other cats are all fine. She doesn't seem to be in pain at all and if anything is friendlier than normal (she's normally more or less feral). She's an indoor cat and we've not seen any blood anywhere. Just back from a 1 week holiday, though someone was looking after them. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Mimi is beautiful! It looks like self trauma- like she licked herself raw. It could have been from the stress of you being out of town. There could also be an underlying allergy. Since it looks like it is healing, I would keep it clean and dry. If there is discharge, if it starts to look worse, or she won't leave it alone, I would take her to the vet. Kisses to Mimi!

My indoor cat has a skin problem. Is it stress, allergies, or licking?

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