Cat skin advice
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We have a well known stray in our village. He is often around our garden as our cat tolerates him quite well. This evening he was sitting on our garden table so I went to say hello. That is when I noticed his is missing fur on both his hips. This was the best photo I could get before he wandered off.
Is there something wrong with him that I need to do something about? Also is there any risk to our cat?
Is there something wrong with him that I need to do something about? Also is there any risk to our cat?
Now checking my cat's flea treatment is up to date - fortunately yes, phew.
The skin is dry and slightly scaley under missing fur, no sign of fleas or flea dirt on him, also haven't seen him scratching or hitting.
I would ring SSPCA, but last time I rang about him they weren't interested when they came out. He had a large wound on his face, they said it was likely to be from a burst abscess but he was keeping it clean so there was nothing needed doing. Also they said he was a known stray in the area and they said he wasn't suitable for rehoming.
I feel sorry for him and would adopt him, but our cat doesn't like him in the house, plus he has sprayed when he has come in before.
The skin is dry and slightly scaley under missing fur, no sign of fleas or flea dirt on him, also haven't seen him scratching or hitting.
I would ring SSPCA, but last time I rang about him they weren't interested when they came out. He had a large wound on his face, they said it was likely to be from a burst abscess but he was keeping it clean so there was nothing needed doing. Also they said he was a known stray in the area and they said he wasn't suitable for rehoming.
I feel sorry for him and would adopt him, but our cat doesn't like him in the house, plus he has sprayed when he has come in before.
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