A patch of fur is missing on my cat’s tail.

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It may have been pulled out in a fight, or signal skin disease like folliculitis, fungal dermatitis, or mites. Check the skin; if normal or only mildly red, apply iodine and watch for two days.

If the bare skin shows dandruff, bumps, swollen follicles, itching, or oiliness, it’s likely skin disease—get a skin scraping at a vet for targeted medication.

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