Over the course of the past year my cat has developed 3 bald spots- one on his back, one on his neck and one on his inner leg. They start as a crusty, raw looking patch then end up totally smooth and bald. They are oval in shape and roughly the size of a quarter. There has been no regrowth in a year. He does not excessively groom these areas and they do not seem to itch or bother him in any way.
The 1st vet said it was probably a reaction to a traumatic situation, like being neutered and gave him a cortisone shot.
The 2nd vet said it may have been a trauma but not to worry (at that time there was only 1 bald spot)
The 3rd vet said she didn't know what it was and did a ringworm culture- we are still waiting on the results. She also suggested we do a biopsy which I am holding off on because of the huge cost.
My questions...
Has anyone heard of a traumatic experience causing hair to fall out and not grow back?
Do I risk taking him in for a biopsy if this might be another traumatic incident and another bald patch?
Anyone have experience with Alopecia?
Thanks in advance for your insight and suggestions,
Worried mama:
The 1st vet said it was probably a reaction to a traumatic situation, like being neutered and gave him a cortisone shot.
The 2nd vet said it may have been a trauma but not to worry (at that time there was only 1 bald spot)
The 3rd vet said she didn't know what it was and did a ringworm culture- we are still waiting on the results. She also suggested we do a biopsy which I am holding off on because of the huge cost.
My questions...
Has anyone heard of a traumatic experience causing hair to fall out and not grow back?
Do I risk taking him in for a biopsy if this might be another traumatic incident and another bald patch?
Anyone have experience with Alopecia?
Thanks in advance for your insight and suggestions,
Worried mama: