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My rescue stray cat (about two months old) has almost no fur on ears and tail, none on its nose, and has dandruff and scabs including in the ears
Hair loss with itching, redness, scabs, and dandruff on the head, ears, and face suggests ringworm (fungal), but external parasites like ticks and fleas cause the same signs. Check for parasites and deworm; if ringworm is confirmed, use antifungals.
The area near my cat’s lip feels black, but there is no obvious redness or swelling
From the photo the cat has blackening lips and some hair loss, likely fungal infection or folliculitis. Ringworm can appear with fungal skin infection; oily diet over time can cause folliculitis, so switch to low-fat, high-protein food and clean the chin.
Can Rabbit Ringworm Spread to Humans?
Yes — rabbit ringworm is a fungal infection and is zoonotic, so people can catch it. Isolate the infected rabbit, clean and treat the lesions, disinfect its belongings, and support its immunity; keep the environment clean and dry to prevent recurrence.
What causes ringworm (cat fungus)?
Cat ringworm is a fungal skin disease from fungal infection. Undernourished, weak, low-immunity cats are more susceptible. Infection is direct (contact with infected animals) or indirect (contaminated items like bowls). Treat with antifungals; the course is long, so keep medicating.
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.
How to tell if it is ringworm or a scab from a fight injury?
From the photo, a round patch of hair loss with white scales and raised scabs is likely ringworm, a fungal skin disease causing round or oval hair loss. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or skin scraping. If fungal, clip hair around the spot, use an Elizabethan collar, and apply pet antifungal skin medicine; see a vet for a skin test and medicated bath if it doesn't improve.
What does it mean when a cat has many pimple-like bumps on its head?
A pimple on a cat's head may be a bacterial or other skin-infection abscess, or a bump from a mosquito bite the cat scratched open. Since the cat often scratches it open, first put on an Elizabethan collar to prevent further damage and infection, then disinfect with iodine and use a pet antibacterial ointment such as zinc oxide ointment. Clean old medicine with saline before each application and keep the wound dry; also deworm regularly.
My cat’s ears have lots of crust and dirty black material
Heavy ear discharge and crusts likely mean ear mites; get an ear exam at the clinic. Mites cause itching and dark wax, and untreated can lead to otitis and hearing loss, so clean, apply mite medicine, deworm monthly, and use a collar.
How long after deworming can a cat be bathed?
Bathe a cat about a week after deworming. Internal medicine irritates the gut, and external medicine works through skin oil that bathing washes away, so wait a week to avoid failure.
How long after a cat’s external deworming can it be bathed?
A cat should not be bathed until 3 days after external deworming. The medicine spreads through the skin's sebaceous glands over 2-3 days, and bathing too soon washes it away and weakens the effect.