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My cat Harry has a bald patch

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PinkSparklyPussyCat · 15/01/2023 16:15

Does anyone have any idea what could cause this? He was diagnosed in September with atypical something or other lesions (a lot has happened since then and I can't remember!) and has often had little scabs, including one on his head. I noticed earlier in the week that the one on his head had flared up again, but since then it's got bigger and balder around it.

It doesn't bother him at all, I don't see him worrying at it and he lets me touch it so I sent a picture on the vets app to ask if I can still use steroid cream now he has heart failure but I haven't had a reply yet so I thought I'd ask the helpful people of the Litter Tray!

The first picture is midweek, the second is today and the third is Harry in his new house!

My cat Harry has a bald patch
My cat Harry has a bald patch
My cat Harry has a bald patch
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7catsisnotenough · 21/01/2023 10:26

Hi @PinkSparklyPussyCat, one of our cats gets a similar problem. We use a gel from Anicura which really helps. It's a "natural" product so shouldn't cause Harry any problems. Have a look at the website, there are lots of testimonials from owners and pictures of their cats before and after. It's around £10 plus p&p.
Georgie is up to date with his flea treatments but I'm convinced it's a flea bite allergy, apparently just a bite can cause the reaction.
Good luck with your gorgeous boy 🐈‍⬛

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 23/01/2023 09:02

@LostCats, they are such a worry when they don't take their meds. DH is retired and so is at home most of the day and I get pictures of empty cat food bowls when Harry's eaten to reassure me!

@7catsisnotenough, thanks for the recommendation, I'll take a look at that. I think I'm more bothered about it than him but I don't want it getting any worse!

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