Cat's Skin Problems

The skin is an important organ of the body to prevent the loss of water and nutrients internally and to prevent the invasion of irritating injuries externally. Also, cats have appendages on their skin such as sweat glands, hair and nails. Therefore, when the skin disease occurs, it will have many effects on the cat's health.

A common skin disease and corresponding treatment

Cat skin moss disease

• Cause:

Dermodermosis, the most common skin disease in cats, is a fungal infection. It is mainly spread by contact. Anything contaminated with infected hair can cause transmission of infection (such as combs, towels, etc.), so cats are likely to be infected from combs in pet grooming shops, and the fungal disease can also be transmitted to humans. So owners should also be aware of their own safety and wear gloves when handling sick cats to avoid infection.

• Symptoms:

Infected cats typically present with depilatory and scaly lesions, which are licked and sometimes have a round red rash.

Allergic dermatitis

• Cause:

The cat's allergic reaction to environmental antigens (food, mites, pollen, fungi, dust, dander, etc.), coupled with the loss of cuticle, allows allergens to enter the body through the skin. With seasonal attacks, it is a chronic hereditary inflammatory disease that cannot be cured.

• Symptoms:

Skin irritation and trichotillomania, even secondary respiratory symptoms.

Reminders

Daily necessities of the cat should be disinfected, washed and replaced on time, and the infected hair should be cleaned frequently.

Some skin diseases can not be completely cured, long-term medication may cause side effects, owners need to take daily care. Daily care should be taken to avoid allergens.

In recent years, the incidence of cat skin diseases has been on the rise. In addition to the cat's own immunity problems, congenital genetics, malnutrition and other reasons, there are also more and more cases caused by external air pollution, ultraviolet radiation and pet beauty salon infection. Owners should pay attention to take good care of your cat.