Why is my cat losing hair in a quarter-sized spot on his arm?

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Hey! My name is Sara & I'm the pet owner of a kitty name Skipper. 2 days ago I saw a tiny scratch on Skippers arm but it was barley noticeable & he seemed his normal hyper self so I didn't it was huge. This morning though, I checked it again & saw hair loss the size of a quarter. Skipper seems definitely normal... he eats, runs, plays, the usual. Veterinary bills are extremely expensive so I was wondering if I could get some online help. I'm willing to take him if it's necessary.. thank you! Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 1 day old | 10 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi Sara! Thank you for using PetCoach! Skipper is very handsome! :) You know, this hairloss spot could be from many different things. Some possibilities (just to name a few): 1. ringworm 2. mange 3. bacterial infection 4. localized vaccination reaction (some vets vaccinate low down on the legs so check to see if your vet did this) 5. injury Since he doesn't seem to be bothered by it at this stage I would suggest you try some antifungal medication on it for a couple weeks to see if there is any resolution. If not, then I would take him to your vet for an exam. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Athletes-Foot-Antifungal-Cream-0-5-Oz/21950095 In case it is ringworm, be sure to wash your hands after touching that area! Hope this helps. Best wishes!

Why is my cat losing hair in a quarter-sized spot on his arm?

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