My cat has a red, bald spot on her leg. Is it an infected hot spot?

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My cat has a red, bald spot that has gotten much larger and more red within the last couple days, it's on her inner upper, left leg..What could this be? I don't know her for sure age as I rescued her about 8 years ago and she was already full grown. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

This looks like an infected hot spot. First you have to get her to stop licking it or it will never heal. I would put a cone collar on her to prevent this. Since it is so large and looks infect d I would have your vet look at it. Your vet will be able to give her some antibiotics and possibly an anti-inflammatory like a steroid to help prevent the itching as it heals. Also your vet will be able to provide you with a topical medicine to help speed healing. I hope this helps!

My cat has a red, bald spot on her leg. Is it an infected hot spot?

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