Bald spot on tail

[rogersjb]

Hello, my cat has recently developed a bald spot at the base of her tale. It is not on the underside, but on the top, and it is a long pen size shape running up her tail.

I do not see any skin irritation at all. I have seen her chewing on it, and I am not sure if this is the cause, or if it is a reaction to some other cause.

Any ideas?

Thank you for your help as always.

[christa]

I have an outdoor cat that has the same problems. I never worried much about it though because it always comes out in the same spot, same size, shape, etc . . . on her hip, near the base of her tail . . . not sure what it is, but my Callie is going on 10 years old and has always been healthy. Might want to see a vet just in case though. It never hurts!

[jason]

Bald spot @ base of tail

[rogersjb]

Thanks for the input. I did see the other post, and thought of adding to that chain, but felt this situation may be different since she is not showing any skin irritation.

Thanks again. Will try the vitamin e.