Skin and coat

Once attitude and personality have been evaluated, check out the skin and coat. Any fleas or ticks present? How about any hair loss, scabs, or signs of infection? These could be indicators of diseases such as mange or ringworm, both of which can be zoonotic. Cats especially are meticulous self-groomers. As a result, an unkempt haircoat could signify parasitism or some other underlying health disorder.