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I’m a first-time cat owner; at the pet store the boss said the mark was just dirt and washing would fix it, but it doesn’t seem to wipe off
From the photo and description, if the black stuff on the cat's foreleg won't wash off and comes with hair loss, scabs, and dandruff, it is likely ringworm or another skin infection. First get a skin scraping to confirm; at home use a Wood's lamp for the apple-green glow that confirms ringworm. Then treat the skin topically, and use a collar to stop spread.
There is a small very red spot on his leg with a black dot in the middle, which feels like a scab and is slightly raised.
The photo is too blurry to give an accurate diagnosis. If the cat's skin has formed a scab but shows no dandruff or intense itching, it is usually a skin injury that became infected, then formed a scab after scratching and bleeding. The owner should first prevent the cat from scratching and can treat the wound topically.
My cat has black patches and hair loss on its ears.
First determine whether the black patches are dirt or scabs from skin disease. Plain dirt usually has no rash, itch or dandruff, though sticky dirt can cause hair loss and can be removed with a fine comb or cleanser.
How to distinguish a cat’s wound scab from ringworm?
A wound scab is usually dark red or black and itches mildly with little scratching. Ringworm scabs come from frequent scratching, with heavy dandruff and round or oval hair loss, often on the face, ears, limbs, and armpits, spreading widely. Some ringworm fungi glow green under a Wood's lamp; owners can do a preliminary check at home or get a skin scraping at the vet.
Pet Skin Diseases (Part 1): Parasitic and Fungal Infections
Skin disease is common in dogs and cats and tends to flare up and recur, usually because their skin defenses are weak and their surroundings are full of triggers. The two hardest types to clear are external-parasite infestations (fleas, lice, mites, ticks) and fungal infections (ringworm); both cause intense itching, hair loss, and skin damage and need treatment of both pet and environment. Since they are contagious and slow to resolve, early veterinary care and consistent parasite control are the keys to recovery.
Types of Dog Skin Diseases and How to Treat Them
Dog skin diseases are divided into fungal, bacterial, parasitic, endocrine, etc. These causes all produce dermatitis, eczema, redness, hair loss, itching, ulcers, and scratches of varying size. It is best to first get a professional diagnosis at the hospital, confirm the cause, then choose the most effective treatment, so the condition recovers soon.
What Traits Does a Healthy Kitten Have?
New owners worry about bad breeders and 'week kittens' that sicken days after purchase. So what should you check to pick a healthy kitten? Here are the usual signs of a healthy cat.
What does a healthy Golden Retriever’s nose look like?
A healthy Golden Retriever's nose is black or dark brown, cool and slightly moist. The skin is smooth without wounds, swelling, ulcers, or scabs. A dry, cracked, or oily nose suggests skin disease. A runny nose or breathing difficulty suggests respiratory disease; see a vet.
My dog has a coin-sized scab; after it mostly fell off the skin is still hard, the hair there thinned, and dandruff-like flakes fall off — what disease is this, urgent help
Black scabs, dandruff, and hair loss are likely from bacterial, fungal, or mite skin infection. Bacteria or fungi cause scabs and post-loss dandruff; parasites like mange mites, scabies, ticks, or fleas cause itching and folliculitis. Environment, poor care, or genetics also contribute. See a vet for scraping and use the right medicine with an Elizabethan collar.
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