My cat has a yellow patch on her head with hair growing through it.

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I noticed my cat had this thing on her head Her hair is there but its like yellow around it (looks like a scab but doesn’t feel like it) and her hair is growing through it? I looked more and it seems like its pulling her hair back and looks like if someone were to try to take it off it’ll pull the patch with it? I might sound dumb but it’s really making me freak out and i dont know what to do. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

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/scratching. 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.

My cat has a yellow patch on her head with hair growing through it.

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