Why does my outdoor cat have red skin and no fur on her legs?

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My cat showed up one day with huge red marks on her back legs and stomach. Basically all the fur is gone. No wounds or scratches. She is an outside cat and I live I'm michigan. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 9.5 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor girl! I cannot say for sure what caused these but it looks like she needs to be seen by your vet. Your vet will be able to take a closer look to what the cause may be and whether or not they need to be addressed with some meds like antibiotics, burn creams, or pain meds. The fact that the hair is gone and the skin is really red makes me think of some type burn (cold or heat) or an allergy of some sort or even over grooming. I worry if left untreated, it could get worse or keep spreading. If she is itching, you could try Benadryl but keep a close eye on her. I hope this helps. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/benadryl/

Why does my outdoor cat have red skin and no fur on her legs?

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