Why does my cat have raised, flaking spots? Is it ringworm?

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Hello! My cat has three raised, flaking spots on his ear, on the back of his head, and on his arm and I'm wondering what these are. They do not appear red, nor has he been scratching at them. There is minimal to no hair loss at these sites. He is a tripod (missing one back leg), so I'm not sure if he has trouble grooming these areas. I unfortunately do not have access to a camera right now, but hope my descriptions are sufficient. Please let me know what this sounds like. Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 months and 19 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

From your description and Cecil’s age I’m concerned these could be ringworm lesions. Ringworm is a fungal infection that kittens often get. With just a few small areas a topical treatment is usually all that’s needed. As cats age and their immunity increases these often go away without treatment. Ringworm can spread to humans so be sure to wash your hands after petting Cecil. Usually people do not get if but it’s best to be careful. Please take him in for a skin scraping to diagnose the problem and treatment if these spread or aren’t getting better. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Cecil.

Why does my cat have raised, flaking spots? Is it ringworm?

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