Cat skin advice

[AMLK]

We have a well known stray in our village. He is often around our garden as our cat tolerates him quite well. This evening he was sitting on our garden table so I went to say hello. That is when I noticed his is missing fur on both his hips. This was the best photo I could get before he wandered off.
Is there something wrong with him that I need to do something about? Also is there any risk to our cat?

[AMLK]

Some Gump said:

AMLK said:

Cat skin advice

Plenty of ways to do it.
You shouldn't do it.

HTH

Ewwww.

[AMLK]

Now checking my cat's flea treatment is up to date - fortunately yes, phew.
The skin is dry and slightly scaley under missing fur, no sign of fleas or flea dirt on him, also haven't seen him scratching or hitting.

I would ring SSPCA, but last time I rang about him they weren't interested when they came out. He had a large wound on his face, they said it was likely to be from a burst abscess but he was keeping it clean so there was nothing needed doing. Also they said he was a known stray in the area and they said he wasn't suitable for rehoming.

I feel sorry for him and would adopt him, but our cat doesn't like him in the house, plus he has sprayed when he has come in before.

[AMLK]

Thanks. He is pretty friendly, especially if I have food!! I have 2 pipettes of frontline combo for my cat so will attempt to apply 1 on him next time he is around. Thanks again everyone.

[AMLK]

fair point!!