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My cat has a bald spot on his leg, but it's clean and not itchy.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 8 months and 18 days old

My male cat has a small bald patch on the side of his leg & there is no wound,it's a very clean patch of skin,he doesn't scratch it or licker it,what could this be from,he is 12mths old

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 8th, 2016

A bald patch without being itch or without any visible skin lesion could be potentially due to a fungal infection or potentially being stress related. Traumatic skin injuries can quickly resolve without leaving any skin mark but a bald spot. A quick check up at your veterinarian would be needed to determine the underlying cause of it and give appropriate treatment. In case of a skin fungal infection, that can be diagnosed and treated quickly and effectively.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    He could have ringworm, mites, fleas, infection, etc. He should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat the problem. Your vet can do a skin scrape, cytology, and/or culture to help diagnose and the prescribe medications to treat.

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