My cat has a hair loss wound from scratching. Should I see a vet?

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My cat had been scratching a lot, and today I just saw a small hair loss wound on him. I’m worried, but Im hoping that it is just a scratch or something. What can I do? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 10 days old | 4 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is very hard to tell from the photo what is going on. It is uncommon for cats to get general wounds just by rubbing up against something or scratching themselves - usually a wound is due to direct trauma like a bite from another cat. If he goes outdoors this could very well be the case. This wound may turn into an infection (abscess). At this stage I would just monitor the wound. Do not put anything on it. If you notice any of these things then you need to get him to your vet ASAP. * swelling around the wound * discharge coming from the wound * wound is hot to the touch * Casey stops eating/drinking or becomes lethargic * vomiting or diarrhea Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My cat has a hair loss wound from scratching. Should I see a vet?

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