The scab-like thing on cats is cat moss. It is mainly caused by fungal infections such as Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The clinical symptoms are local scabs and hair loss. When this happens, the owner needs to take the cat for relevant examinations in time and receive symptomatic treatment. ​​​​​​

What is the reason for black scabs and hard lumps on cat’s meat pads: Black scabs and hard lumps on cat’s meat pads may be caused by fungal infection or wound healing. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination first. If it is caused by fungal infection, the affected area of ​​​​the cat's hair needs to be shaved clean, and some oral and topical antifungal drugs should be purchased to treat the cat. If the scab is caused by wound healing, the owner only needs to observe the affected area for signs of infection.

What’s wrong with black scabs and hard lumps on cats: Black scabs and hard lumps on cats may be caused by cat ringworm or wound scabs. First of all, cats suffering from cat ringworm will have symptoms such as hair loss, dandruff, itching, and a large number of scabs in the affected area, and they will soon spread to other parts of the body. Secondly, if the cat has scabs on the wound and the cat has been injured before, then the black scabs may be scabs on the wound. At this time, the owner needs to pay attention to drying and cleaning the cat's affected area to prevent the wound from becoming infected and aggravating the cat's condition.