My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

i just noticed today that my cat was missing a small (little bit bigger than a quater) patch of her hair on one of her front legs on the inside above the "elbow" if you want to call it that. im pretty sure it happened only today because its pretty noticeable when she walks or when you hold her and i just noticed it awhile ago. it looks like it could possibly be some sort of rash because it the bald area its sort of red and has "pimples" or little bumps around the patch. this has never happened and i would appreciate it if anyone had any idea what this could be. shes an indoor cat and my other cat doesnt have fleas so i didnt think that would be a possibility because the other one just got groomed and they would've told me if they saw fleas on him i think. could she be stressed/scared because she doesnt recognize the other cat and she hisses and growls every time he gets near her.? i was just wondering if anyone had any idea before i go to the vet. any replys are very much appreciated!

My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

sounds like it could be a fungal infection - take her to the vet before it spreads.

even if its just an allergy, she still needs to be taken to the vet.

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My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

It could be ringworm.

Which is a highly infectious fungus which she could have picked up from the other cat who may have picked it up at the groomers.

Ringworms can be passed to humans , so please wash you hands JUST INCASE.. if you have a camera on your mobile/cell phone take a photo and show a chemist .. they may be able to say whether or not you need an anti-fungal cream for the cat..

THEN perhaps the Vet should be the next stop/.

My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

I would check it out for ringworm at the vet, sounds like it could be that, although it seems a bit large for ringworm and really bald?

My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

pointing at the cat and laughing will help it feel better....

My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

i'm not certain at all, but perhaps she got in a fight with the other cat and the hair was ripped out? fast pulling of that much hair is going to probablylook something like a rash.

is she licking/biting (itching) it a lot? that might be another clue.

although, from the other answers-which sound a little more sure (i've never had/seen ringworm on an animal *knock on wood* so i dont know) i'd rather be safe than sorry. even at the cost of a vet-visit.

good luck and hope she feels better!

My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

I think that maybe she was just bitting her self and got a rash

from it but i am from the country and i seen that a lot with my cats so no you have notting to worry about.

My cat lost a small patch of hair...?

I agree with the other postings that your cat may have ringworm. It can be treated with a medicated shampoo you get from your vet...or with Tinactin or Lamisil cream.