Ray is about an 9 year cat that I caught 3 years ago & brought inside. He'd been a stray that never let me pet him for years but I still tried to make sure he had a meal everyday. I provided outdoor shelter when I could but he pretty much just lived outside for at least 6 years. I got him inside 3 years ago & he's been as loving a cat as I've ever had. I'm always proud of that story.
Lately, Ray hasn't been feeling well. I've noticed he has some sort of gunk on his back. His fur gets stiff & slightly sticky. The fur gets matted together. He doesn't like me to touch his back much either. When I wash him, which isn't much fun, some brown substance comes off of him. The towel I rub him with is brown now. He hasn't been outside for 3 years. He's been treated for fleas. The other cats are fine. After I wash him he seems to feel better.
Any ideas what condition could this be?
Lately, Ray hasn't been feeling well. I've noticed he has some sort of gunk on his back. His fur gets stiff & slightly sticky. The fur gets matted together. He doesn't like me to touch his back much either. When I wash him, which isn't much fun, some brown substance comes off of him. The towel I rub him with is brown now. He hasn't been outside for 3 years. He's been treated for fleas. The other cats are fine. After I wash him he seems to feel better.
Any ideas what condition could this be?