Why are my cat's paws dark and scabby? Is it fungus or contagious?

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My cat has damaged looking paws. Around the edges of each pillow it is dark and scabby looking. Is it likely to be a fungus or just damage done to them? It's been this way for about 3 weeks. There does seem to be some improvement. If it is fungus can humans catch it by coming into contact with it? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 10 months old

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to an infection such as one caused by a fungus though it could be bacterial and it is just not possible to know just based on a description. Usually these infections are not transmitted to humans unless it is ringworm and it does not sound like that so I would not be too concerned about that. I highly recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck!

Why are my cat's paws dark and scabby? Is it fungus or contagious?

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