My cat has a hard scab that's growing and getting worse. What is it?

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Infection / hard scab seems to be getting worse / growing. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 years and 5 months old | 5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is suspicious of ringworm (a fungal infection of the skin). This could also be due to a yeast or bacteria infection. It's best to get it diagnosed by a veterinarian, 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. For now, I recommend washing your hands anytime you touch Sox. For more information about ringworm and how to prevent spread, please click on the links below: https://www.petcoach.co/article/ringworm-in-cats/ https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/ringworm.html I hope that helps and Sox gets better soon.

My cat has a hard scab that's growing and getting worse. What is it?

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