[Magroder]

Does anyone have any expierence with a cat suddenly developing bald patches on his ears? I've already got an appointment with a vet, but it will be a few days until they can get him in. He's a 4yr old DMH and over the course of 2 days had developed distinct bald spots at the base of each ear. This is not routine shedding or thinning. I've watched to see if he's scratching or rubbing and have not seen either. He appears to be fine otherwise and isn't acting like he feels sick. He, of course, won't hold his head still for me to get a good look, but the skin appears to be a bit pink but not overly inflamed. There are no scabs or sores. His inner ears aren't showing earmite crud. I comb him on a regular basis and he hasn't had fleas for years. I did just move, which was stressful for him. He flew cross-country 2 weeks ago but appears to be happily settled at the new place. My other cat is not showing any signs of bald patches or any other problems.
Any advice to put my mind at ease while awaiting the vet visit would be appreciated. Thanks!

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[furball]

Could it be ringworm? I think a vet check may be a good idea.

[gazey]

My guess would be ringworm as well. That being the case you can buy products to treat it from your vet, pet shop or animal produce store. It might be worth trying that first because you may save yourself a vet visit. Stress can bring ringworm symptoms out.

gazey

[Magroder]

My first thought was ringworm, too. But since the only time I've delt with animals with it is rescuing 2 cats that already had pretty advanced cases, I've never seen it go from start to finish. Is it common for the hair to go that fast? I assumed it would be more gradual, but here's hoping it's that simple.

[gazey]

Sometimes it can look like it has happened quickly because the scab or crusting dropping off is the first time that it gets noticed, it could have been developing for a priod of time underneath where the hair finally comes out from, if you can understand what I am trying to say?

gazey