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Why does my cat have a skin problem on its back near its tail?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

This is on a cats back by the tail can you tell what it is?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 24th, 2019

It looks like an area of bacterial skin infection. Ringworm might be another possibility. I’d recommend having your vet examine your cat in person to determine what this might be. If they are suspicious of ringworm they might recommend a fungal culture.

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