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Why does my recently adopted cat have bald patches on his legs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 11 lbs

I just got my cat from the shelter. He’s a five year old tabby cat and when I got him, he had bald patches on the back of his legs

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2019

I would not be overly concerned just now. Just monitor the spots and if they get larger, don't go away after a month or so, or if they start to bother him then I would have a vet check him out. He is very handsome! Best wishes!

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