My cat has skin lesions and hair loss. What's the cause and cure?

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I found these recently on my mail inside outside cat. He is almost 6 years old. I can't afford to take him to the vet but I don't want him to suffer if he is going to be in pain. I need to make a plan on when to take him in to have him put down. I know this can't be good but I don't know exactly what it is. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This can be due to overgrooming due to stress and allergies. Although this looks terrible it often can improve with a steroid injection and prednisone, sometimes also antibiotics. I do not think this is cancer so if you can find a way to get treatment Jax may improve. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Jax.

My cat has skin lesions and hair loss. What's the cause and cure?

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