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My pet has a skin issue. Is it mites or ringworm? What's the treatment?

Updated On December 4th, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered

Does anybody know what this is and what kind of treatment to give

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 2nd, 2018

It's probably a mite infestation, it could also be ringworm. i would recommend taking Spiky to the vet in order to get it checked and treated, these conditions are totally different and treated with different medications.

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