My cat has a scaly bald spot. What's causing it and how to treat?

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My cat has these weird bald spot. It had been gone for 2 weeks now. It does not feel smooth. It feels like it is scaly or something. What should i do/put for it to go back to normal. Thank you :). Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 4 months old | 7.5 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Hair loss in a cat can be due to certain infections like ringworm, bacterial infection, and mites. It can also occur secondary to food or environmental allergies. Flea issues can also cause hair loss. Without examining Micole it is difficult to say what the cause of hair loss is. Using a quality flea preventative like Frontline Plus or Revolution is recommended. You can try to clean the area with a mild oatmeal based shampoo to see if that helps resolve the issue. If it does not get better or the area spreads then you'll need to take Micole to see a veterinarian to have the skin checked for mites and other infections. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Micole's issue resolves quickly!

My cat has a scaly bald spot. What's causing it and how to treat?

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