The RSPCA of WA has appealed for public assistance after disturbing video footage emerged of a man holding a cat that appears to have been skinned.

Amanda Swift from the RSPCA WA described the footage as disturbing.

"The video that was sent to the RSPCA shows graphic content of animal cruelty and that's why it's imperative that the RSPCA finds this person," she said.

"The video contains things that would be disturbing to anyone who saw it. Our main focus is identifying anyone who it is in the video