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My cat has a skin problem. Is it ringworm, dry skin, or an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 20 lbs

I am wanting to know if this is ringworm? Or is this from dry skin?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2019

This doesn’t look suspicious for ringworm; however, I would recommend getting this area tested through your vet to confirm. This could be a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics for resolve. I hope that Thor’s skin resolves soon! Best of luck moving forward! Take care.

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