My cat has a bald spot with a red ring. Could this be ringworm?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old
Is this ringworm on my cats?
4 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on September 15th, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cats. Yes, it definitely could be ringworm. I recommend that they see their veterinarian. A procedure known as a fungal culture is common performed to test for ringworm. I hope this information helps!
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Published on November 27th, 2016
i wouldn't trust the pictures regarding ringworm, as it can come in many different forms in cats, it doesn't always have a typical look. if it seems to be persistent after morethan 2 weeks, i would advise having it checked by your vet, including a ringworm test.
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Published on February 15th, 2024
Hi, I would not say this looks like a typical ringworm lesion. The areas are normally hairless round areas but can also become more inflamed and crusty depending on the dermatophyte causing the problem. The active infection can only be confirmed through culture so I would recommend to seek vet attention to put your mind at rest. Hope this helps, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach !
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Published on June 4th, 2019
Hello. This does not look like a typical lesion associated with ringworm. It looks more like a focal area of irritation/inflammation from an insect bite/sting, allergies or just some other cause. Please see your vet as the appropriate medication will probably clear this up quickly. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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