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Cat has bleeding spot on head with hair loss. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ocicat | Male | neutered | 2 years old

Hi, My cat has a big 'spot' with blood coming out on his head , he has lost the hair around the spot now.

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 1st, 2018

This looks like it could likely be a ruptured abscess. These usually need antibiotics to resolve. I would encourage you to consider having him evaluated by a veterinarian soon. In the meantime you can clean up using a warm water and Epsom salt compress. I would do this several times a day. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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