Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

Why is my senior cat losing hair with sores and dark discharge?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 16 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

ok so my 17 year old cat has sores and hair loss around ears and around eyes. to compound the situation she is having dark drainage from the ears, eyes, and nose....

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2016

This could be caused by a secondary bacterial infection, mites, fleas or an allergic reaction, it sounds quite severe, I wouldn't wait any longer, you need to take her to the vet in order to get it treated.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored