My cat is pulling out her hair. Is ringworm a possible cause?

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I know ringworm can cause hairloss but would it cause a cat to pull her own hair out? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hair loss/pulling out hair can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection (like ringworm), dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, stress, or a combination of the above. If you can safely contain and transport the feral cat, I recommend making an appointment to have the affected puppies seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the hair loss/ pulling as soon as you can. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area (taken by a procedure known as a skin scraping) and examined under the microscope to determine what kind(s) of infection may be present and to figure out what medication is appropriate for treatment. Good luck!

My cat is pulling out her hair. Is ringworm a possible cause?

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