Why is my cat losing fur on her face and has a lump on her paw?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The lumps could potentially be tumors. This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is most of the time differentiated with a test called a fine needle aspirate which is easy, cheap and pain-free. Sometimes, a biopsy is required for a diagnosis. Have Bumble bee evaluated by your veterinarian to have this test performed to try to sort out what the diagnosis is so that the best course of action can be determined. They could evaluate his nails as well which he could potentially have an infection going on. Keeping my fingers crossed that it is something benign!

I am so sorry but the picture is too out of focus to see exactly what it is. It can be a bacterial infection but it absolutely can be ringworm. Your veterinarian will be able to let you know which one it most likely is and go over treatment options with you. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Its not normal but I do think its more likely an infection on Luna's toes more than anything else. I would have concern that this could be ringworm (which you can get) so I would advise to take her into the vet as soon as you can. The doctor will likely recommend testing for ringworm and prescribe some medicated wipes. There is a possibility that it is just bacterial and not fungal but use the wipes to be safe. Please post again if you have any further questions!

I recommend to go to the veterinarian. Losing fur is not normal and may indicate something like ringworm (which humans can get), allergies, infection or skin mites. I'm not sure what the bump may signify but your vet will get a better idea from an exam. I hope this helps.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to ringworm. This could also be just a focal skin bacterial infection, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have Fawkes evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Ringworm can be transmitted to humans so just in case this is what is going with Fawkes, wear gloves when handling this lesion. Good luck and best wishes!

It could be a swollen area due to infection but they would normally be red and sore. Skin tumours can occur in feet, some of these are benign cysts but some will be cancerous. It is impossible to know for sure without testing the lump. This one doesn't look particularly aggressive do you could monitor it for now and then seek veterinary help if it appears to be growing or changing.

I would recommend taking Snow White to a veterinarian. This can be anything from a bacterial infection to a fungal infection (like ringworm). They can take a woods lamp (it is like a black light) to see if it glows green. If it does it is ringworm, if it does not it still could be. Only 50% of all ringworm shows up positive with this test. Your veterinarian will prescribe medication to help resolve the lesions. I hope Snow White feels better soon and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!