My cat has a bald spot with dried blood. Is it a fighting injury?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 months and 15 days old | 13 lbs
My cat has an area that has balded and has dried blood(?). It wasn’t on him this morning, and he’s not an outside cat. I have 1 other cat; they tend to fight so I feel like it may be an injury from that, but I’m not too sure. It’s not bothering him at all even when touched.
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Published on August 15th, 2018
This could be from a tiff indeed. I would observe it for a few days. If it starts to swell or does not start healing you should have it examined by your vet. If it starts healing it should be fine. Do not put anything on it, just leave it be.
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Published on February 16th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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