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Why does my cat have dry skin patches? Could it be ringworm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

My cat has these patches of dry skin and we can't seem to figure out what caused them

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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Published on January 23rd, 2018

This is suspicious of ringworm (a fungal infection of the skin). This could also be due to a yeast or bacteria infection, but I think it's much more likely to be ringworm.. It's best to take him to the veterinarian soon, because ringworm can spread to different parts of the body and can spread to people. Also, the more involved the infection, the longer it will take to clear. The vet will be able to definitively diagnose it and give the best treatment. For now, I recommend washing your hands anytime you touch Fatboy. For more information about ringworm and how to prevent spread, please click on the links below: https://www.petcoach.co/article/ringworm-in-dogs/ https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/ringworm.html I hope that helps and Fatboy gets better soon.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    Published on February 7th, 2018

    This is suspicious of ringworm (a fungal infection of the skin). This could also be due to a yeast or bacteria infection, but I think it's much more likely to be ringworm.. It's best to have a veterinarian examine her, because ringworm can spread to different parts of the body and can spread to people. Also, the more involved the infection, the longer it will take to clear. The vet will be able to definitively diagnose it and give the best treatment For now, you can apply an antifungal cream (miconazole, or ketaconazole) to the are twice a day. You can also clean it with an antifungal shampoo prior to putting the cream on it. I recommend washing your hands anytime you touch Aji to help prevent it from possibly spreading. For more information about ringworm and how to prevent spread, please click on the links below: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ringworm-in-cats https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/ringworm.html I hope that helps and Aji gets better soon.

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