My cat's tail looks scalped with fur missing. Does it need a vet?

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Cut on tail looks like it’s been scalped. Fur missing skin of. 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 100 years and 2 months old | 7 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry Flash has this issue. I would recommend bringing Flash to a veterinarian. He most likely needs antibiotics and depending on what the wound looks like in person he make need to have the area sutured. I would recommend an elizabethan collar in the mean time to make sure Flash is not licking at the area. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat's tail looks scalped with fur missing. Does it need a vet?

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