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My cat has red spots and is losing hair on her head and neck.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Feral | Female | unspayed | 6.61 lbs

My cat has circular red spots on her head and neck. All the hair there is gone.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2020

It is hard to say what is going on without seeing your cat. You can send another question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and attach a photo of the bald patches. It may be a ringworm if the change is circular but it also could be skin allergy, hot spot, parasites infestation etc

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