Male cat developed skin disease

[skrumtuoscatlayd]

male cat that isnt desexed has developed skin disease recently. He has patches all over his body
He is bit lethargic but is eating fine
What could be the disease? is it a ringworm?

 

[Norachan]

Yes, it could be. As you probably know ringworm is extremely contagious and will affect you as well as all of the other animals in your house.

It would be a good idea to take your cat to the vet before this infects everyone else in your home.

How to Deal with Ringworm in Cats [Inc. the Housecleaning Regime] - TheCatSite

 

[FeebysOwner]

Just went to post as Norachan did, so this may all be redundant. It could be just about anything. Does he go outside? Do you have other cats? If so, since ringworm is very contagious, you might want to check them for similar spots/places?
Ringworm in cats: Vet's guide to symptoms and treatment | PetsRadar

 

[iPappy]

Skin diseases are maddening. It could be anything.
As someone who spent a lot of time and money messing with skin problems, I'd take him to the vet and see what they say.

 

[silent meowlook]

Hi. Ringworm can look like anything on a cat. It could also be flea allergy or another type of allergy. It could be many different things. Please get him an exam with a vet. Don’t use anything on him until he sees the vet, so they can evaluate his skin properly.
Is there a reason he isn’t neutered?

He looks like a nice cat from what I can see of him. Please keep us posted on how he is doing.

 

[skrumtuoscatlayd]

Could it be some kind of cat aids or STD? because looks like he mated with lot of different female cats

 

[Norachan]

One of the symptoms of Feline AIDS is dermatitis, but there are lots of other symptoms as well. It's unlikely that you would only see skin lesions and not see any other signs that the cat has FIV. Male cats are more likely to get FIV from deep bites from other infected tom cats, rather than from mating with infected female cats.

There are blood tests that can be done to see if he has FIV or FeLV, both of which are contagious and fatal cat diseases. Your vet will be able to tell you within a few minutes if he has either of these.

What's the story with this cat? Is he a feral tom that you've taken in?

 

[skrumtuoscatlayd]

One of the symptoms of Feline AIDS is dermatitis, but there are lots of other symptoms as well. It's unlikely that you would only see skin lesions and not see any other signs that the cat has FIV. Male cats are more likely to get FIV from deep bites from other infected tom cats, rather than from mating with infected female cats.

There are blood tests that can be done to see if he has FIV or FeLV, both of which are contagious and fatal cat diseases. Your vet will be able to tell you within a few minutes if he has either of these.

What's the story with this cat? Is he a feral tom that you've taken in?

Yes feral tom. Is there a way to treat him at home if it is a ringworm? his skin started to bleed now

 

[Norachan]

You need to know exactly what you are dealing with before you try any treatment. Assuming he has ringworm and then treating with a home remedy could make things much worse if he has some other disease or infestation. You also need to keep your own health and the health of your other cats in mind. Dealing with a ringworm infestation is very expensive and time consuming.

Do you have a regular vet you can take him to?

 

[iPappy]

Yes feral tom. Is there a way to treat him at home if it is a ringworm? his skin started to bleed now

If his skin is bleeding, he definitely needs to see a vet. I'm not sure where your general location is, but you might be able to find a mobile vet who would be able to come to you, sometimes that's much easier on a cat and their owner. I hope they can help you get him feeling better.