Cat question... there has to be a vet or feline lover/expert here

[Foxtrot Sierra]

Noticed this bald spot on our cat’s neck a few days ago. Has a history of ringworm, but this doesn’t look like it. There’s a small crusty spot in there. Thought at first it was a wound, but now not sure. She’s an indoor/outdoor cat that likes to stalk rodents and small animals, so that’s why I thought maybe she got caught on something or wounded. She’s otherwise been acting completely normal. Will let me inspect it as long as I don’t poke around too much.

Appreciate any thoughts. Thanks.

 

[41mag]

Is she scratching or picking at it ? How long have you noticed it? (I see a few days)

 

[Foxtrot Sierra]

Doesn’t seem to bother her. Several days now. Noticed it after she spent the night outside and thought it was new, but wife said she noticed it the day before.

 

[Kahrnut]

 

[Plinker66]

I would clean it and keep a close eye on it. It might be a deep bite that will slowly develop into a nasty abscess that requires meds. Or it might go away. I would look closely for another bite mark also

a few years ago my cat was bit by a tomcat above her eye and we didn’t even see the worst puncture hole until after we started treating the first abscess that I found.

 

[41mag]

Doesn’t seem to bother her. Several days now. Noticed it after she spent the night outside and thought it was new, but wife said she noticed it the day before.

I would monitor it a couple days....if the hair loss gets wider in area or you notice redness, any other changes consult a vet.
On the body ? Not on the ear area?

 

[Foxtrot Sierra]

On the base of her neck. Not on her head.

 

[41mag]

Also watch for eyes to cloud up or start running. If you see anything out of ordinary or not healing, call the vet.

 

[Foxtrot Sierra]

Thanks so far, everyone.

 

[41mag]

Update in a couple of days , curious.