My healthy cat is losing fur in one spot. What could be the cause?

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My cat that is 1 year old has this one and only spot where she has lost her fur. I dont know if this is dangerous and what it is . She is up to date with her vaccinations,worming and flea treatments please explain what this is. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 5.2 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a skin infection caused by a fungus (ringworm), or bacteria or an old injury. Since ringworm is contagious to people and other pets in the house, I suggest you have this examined by your veterinarian to rule out a fungal infection. In the meantime do wash your hands after handling your kitty. Your vet will want to take a brush sample from the spot and culture it and until the culture has grown, will probably give you some medication to treat it.

My healthy cat is losing fur in one spot. What could be the cause?

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