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My cat has a red, hairless, dry patch on her stomach. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

My cat has a hairless patch on her stomach that is red and has some yellowish dry spots. What could this be?

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2018

This is a little spot of wet dermatitis, a superficial infection of the skin. It will usually settle if you can stop her licking at it and bathe it daily with hibi scrub. If it starts to spread or worsen you will need to go to the vet for medication.

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