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Why is my cat losing hair? Is it scabies or a skin infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

My cat has lost hair, is this scabies? or something else

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your question. Based on the photos, I suspect that Tom may be dealing with a bacterial or fungal skin infection. I would recommend taking him to the veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. Tom may need a combination of topical and oral medications to treat this. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 1st, 2019

    Oh that does not look good. Unfortunately without seeing your cat in person, I can't make a diagnosis. It could be a skin infection, from allergies, fleas, or mites. I would take your cat into a vet today to have this examined, diagnosed, and treated. Best of luck.

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