My cat fought a stray. Is head dandruff a sign of skin disease?

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Hello. My cat fought a stray cat for the first time, well he actually attacked the other cat, but I've been worried that he might get sick. He didn't get any wounds or scratches, but I found something like a dandruff stuck in his head. Could it be the beginning of some sort of fungi infection or another skin disease? Thank you very much. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The dandruff spot may just be dandruff or a scab that fell off. Without seeing a picture or examining Felix it is hard to tell you for sure. The best way to prevent Felix from getting sick is to keep him up to date on vaccines, deworm him often since he goes outdoor, feed him a high quality cat food, use flea/tick/heart worm prevention, have him examined by a Vet yearly and try to keep him indoors. We know outdoor cats are happier but they tend to live shorter lives due to trauma and injury. I hope this helps and I wish you and Felix the best!

My cat fought a stray. Is head dandruff a sign of skin disease?

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