Cat licking off fur

brainerd, MN(Zone 4a)

Hoping I can get some feedback. Havent called the vet yet..its on my list.
14 yo female short hair 'cat' (no specific breed) has been licking the fur off the inside of her back legs. She also is missing hair on her spine at the base of her tail - approximately 4" in length, 1/2" wide. This area has scabs, like she has been scraped. (what I would think if a person scraped their spine - looks like that)
It is possible out 1 yo cat has been "playing" with her, but the scabs are increasing in qty in the last few weeks. No evidence of bite marks from the other cat.
The hair inside the legs was just noticed yesterday. Totally bald on the inside of her heels. She has had numerous hair ball incidents recently, which would be explained by all the missing hair on her body.
She eats SD feline maintenance, is current on vaccinations, hasnt been outside recently.
No changes in routine, smells, detergents, habits around the house etc. No evidence of fleas.

Thanks in advance

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