Prevalence and Pathological Lesions of Dermatophytosis in Cats (Felis Catus) at the Animal Health Center in Cimahi: August-September 2023

This study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of dermatophytosis, a fungal infection, in cats at the Animal Health Center in Cimahi during August-September 2023. Out of 864 cats examined, 91 (10.5%) were diagnosed with dermatophytosis, presenting 613 lesions characterized by scales, crusts, erythema, hyperpigmentation, and alopecia, predominantly on the dorsal body region. The infection was most common in cats under 6 months old (41.7%), female cats (50.5%), and domestic breeds (43.9%). This research provides important epidemiological insights into dermatophytosis in Indonesian cats.