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Why is my cat's nose bleeding and losing hair from scratching?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered | 12 years and 11 months old | 14 lbs

Hello and thank you in advance. My cats nose had little dots of missing hair for minute and it seemed to be getting better but now it is bleeding. I think he is scratching up his little nose. :( what could it be???

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Answered By Amber W

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on September 11th, 2017

Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The lesion on the top of the nose may be caused by an allergy, mosquito bite hypersensitivity, ringworm, autoimmune disease, bacterial infection or a fungal of yeast infection. I'd recommend taking Maestro to see your veterinarian so that samples of the area can be taken and evaluated under the microscope. There's a good chance Maestro will need an antibiotic or another type of medication to resolve the issue. Best of luck to you and Maestro!

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    Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

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    Hi and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what the cause could be sight unseen, but I can certainly offer a few possibilities. Mites can cause something similar as well as a fungal infection. These can both be itchy. Your veterinarian will diagnose a fungal, mite, or bacterial infection for a few simple skin tests. I hope this helps and I hope you can take Maestro in to see his veterinarian soon!

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