Bare spot on front inside leg

[shar260]

My cat Denali is a neutered male, 4 years old, adopted.  My husband died in Dec. 2009, I had to move my cat and myself to a one bedroom apartment in February 2010, we were finally all moved the third week in March.  New owners of my apartment building decided to renovate all the apartments in our building, starting on our floor.  Needless to say I had to pack up again so my kitchen could be remodeled. In the meantime, men were coming in and out with new appliances.  My cat had to spend the day away from our apartment the day of the remodel. Now life is settling down in June.  But now my cat is licking his leg and there is a bald spot and I am concerned that this could be from all the stress we have been through and wonder if he even picks up my sadness and stress from all this upheavel.  Thanks for your help.

[mandy1997]

my grandmas cat has the same thing. my grandma hasnt moved for years. my aunt is a assitant vet and she says its just a dry spot, dont worry about it. but i would go to a vet to be sure.

[nancyjac]

It could also be ringworm.

[LindaTX]

You and your kitty have been through a lot of sadness and stress.  Your kitty may pick up on your stress and may have developed a bit of a neurosis.  He probably misses your husband also. You really should have a Vet take a look at him. I guess it could be related to something in the apt. but you should have him checked out by a professional to get to the bottom of this.