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My cat has a skin problem. Could it be contagious to my other cats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 6 years and 1 month old | 12 lbs

Is it mange cause I have 2 other cats and I need to know if it’s contagious

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 8th, 2018

This does not look like mange, however this could be a fungal infection or a bacterial infection or overgrooming in a spot where the cat experiences pain. You should schedule an appointment with a veterinarian for a skin exam. If it is a fungal infection (ringworm) it would be contagious. to other pets as well as humans.

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