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My cat has a small bald spot on her forearm. What's going on?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My cat has a small patch of hair missing from her forearm

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 20th, 2020

Many things could be causing this: * she may be licking it due to an allergy * this could be ringworm * this could be mites * this could be an autoimmune disease There are many other possibilities. I suggest you have her to your vet for an exam.

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