Skin diseases are common in cats and are one of the most common reasons for visiting a veterinarian. Fortunately, these health problems are easily treatable in most cases. They can be caused by infections, allergic reactions, or malfunctioning of internal organs.

To remove fleas, you can use drops applied to the skin of the animal in the area of \u200b\u200b\\ u200b \\ u200bthe withers. It is recommended to buy such drugs in veterinary clinics, as in pet stores there is a higher probability of meeting a fake. You should also wash floors, carpets, and wash the bedding - flea eggs can remain in all these places. Effective remedy prevention is also a special collar, especially for cats that are on the street.

Ringworm

Some ailments of pets can be dangerous for their owners. Human-borne skin diseases in cats are fungal infections that cause ringworm. It is advisable to start their treatment at an early stage. The main symptom of lichen is areas with fallen hair, which the cat scratches all the time. Another symptom is that the skin flakes off, forming dandruff.

For the treatment of lichen, antifungal drugs are used in the form of ointments, and, if necessary, tablets. If the cat has a long, thick coat, it should be trimmed. This is done so that the ointment can be applied to the affected skin. In advanced cases, baths with sulfuric lime are prescribed.

Acne (acne disease)

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands occurs in all breeds. But most often such skin diseases occur in Sphynx cats. Localization of rashes can be different. In sphinxes, eels are found at the base of the tail, on the back, abdomen, and also under the lower jaw. Acne looks like black follicles, sometimes redness is observed around them. In furry cats, this condition usually occurs on the muzzle.

Acne in the initial stages is treated with lavages. The affected area should be moistened with warm water, lather with bactericidal soap, then rinse it off and wipe it off with a towel. In more serious cases, chlorhexidine-based gels are used, which can be purchased at veterinarians.

Bacterial infections

Acne, like wounds and cuts, can lead to bacterial skin diseases in cats. Symptoms may vary depending on how the inflammatory process... With a dry type of disease, dense nodules and flaky crusts appear on the skin. The wet course of the disease is characterized by wetting of infected areas, redness and the formation of pustules.

Dry foci are treated with antibacterial agents "Miramistin" and "Levomikol". Wet areas are treated with drying sprays. If the inflammation persists, a course of antibiotics is prescribed.

Allergic skin diseases in cats: photos and treatment

Allergies in pets are not uncommon. The most common variant in cats is hypersensitivity to flea bites. Outwardly, such an allergy can manifest itself in the form of baldness of certain areas of the skin, itching, the appearance of spots, the color of which can vary from pink to dark gray.

Treatment in this case is to rid the pet of fleas. In this case, an allergic reaction will manifest itself for some time even after the disappearance of insects. The symptoms will finally disappear after 5-6 weeks.

In addition to fleas, animal allergies can be caused by food or external irritants. Such cases are more difficult to treat. After all, identifying an allergen is not so easy.

Atopic dermatitis

Allergic skin diseases in cats, caused by external factors, manifest themselves as reddening of the skin on which there is little hair. For example, on the stomach or on the pads. Then crusts and pustules appear. This reaction can be caused by contact with pollen, detergents, medicines, etc.

Clinical tests are needed to determine which allergen is the cause of the dermatitis. When a source of skin irritation is found, the animal should be protected from it. If the allergen could not be determined, antihistamines are prescribed.

Food intolerance

Food allergies can also manifest as skin problems. The symptoms are the same as for atopic dermatitis. Allergies to food are rare in cats. Therefore, even an experienced veterinarian cannot always quickly determine the cause of an animal's discomfort.

If the food allergy is well established, you will have to change the pet's diet. Another type of food or homemade food that includes meat and vitamin-rich foods can help treat allergic skin conditions in cats. Initial treatment may also include antipruritic agents if the animal itches a lot.

Ear mite

There are several types of mites that cause skin diseases in cats on the ears. You can get them on the street or through contact with other animals. A cat worried about ticks shakes its head and scratches its ear. Other symptoms appear. These include redness, hair loss, and a pungent dark discharge in the ear. Bacterial infections can have similar manifestations. Therefore, to establish an accurate diagnosis, the animal should be shown to the veterinarian.

For the treatment of ear mites, special preparations are used in the form of drops and ointments. It is also recommended to remove dark discharge with cotton wool or a soft cotton cloth.

Psychogenic alopecia

Treatment consists of eliminating factors that cause stress in the cat. A mechanical barrier may also be required to prevent the animal from licking itself.

Cushing's syndrome

Skin diseases in cats caused by hormonal disorders are relatively rare. One such ailment is Cushing's syndrome. Its cause is the excessive production of the hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands. The disease can also occur due to the intake of some drugs.

An excess of cortisol has a negative effect on the entire body. But on the skin, the manifestations of the disease are especially noticeable. The coat becomes thinner, then bald spots appear. The skin becomes thin and vulnerable to mechanical damage. The wounds do not heal for a long time. The tips of the ears become flabby and curl.

Treatment can include various measures, depending on the cause and course of the disease. If Cushing's syndrome is caused by taking cortisol-containing drugs, they are replaced by others medicines... If the reason is adrenal hyperactivity, drug therapy is prescribed. Sometimes they resort to surgery. It is effective when only one adrenal gland is malfunctioning. In such a situation, its surgical removal can solve the problem.

The above are the most common skin conditions in cats. Photos and descriptions of symptoms in most cases allow you to accurately diagnose your pet with high accuracy. However, treatment options are still worth discussing with your veterinarian.

The cat is periodically scratched, but at the same time it looks quite well. However, once again stroking the pet, the owner notices bodies that have appeared in different places sores in a cat... What are the reasons why it would seem asymptomatic, the cat has sores?

Among the vast picture of feline skin diseases, a number of particularly common ailments can be distinguished, as a result of which the cat has sores.

The causes of sores in domestic cats

The factors by which cats develop various dermatitis can be conditionally divided into genetic (hereditary), infectious, anthropogenic (exposure to external causes), invasive. Before rushing to treat an animal, you need to find out the cause of the disease. How to treat sores in a catthe veterinarian will tell you after a certain series of tests and finding out the main cause of the disease.

Sores on the cat's head and neck

Formed the cat has a sore on the chin, more often - a scattering of small black dots (acne) mixed with sores and sores, called acne. It develops as a result of improper nutrition, skin irritation from contact with unsuitable dishes (reaction to plastic), skin infections.

Sores with a smell in a cat

Sores with a smell in a cat localized in the ears and are a consequence of a neglected ear mite infection. When there is no proper care for the ears, there is a high risk of otitis media of various etiologies, the cat scratches itchy ears to non-healing, foul-smelling wounds.

The emerging the cat has sores in the eyesmay indicate the presence viral infection, trauma to the cornea of \u200b\u200bthe eye, foreign body or allergies. The irritating factor causes the cat to itch, the animal scratches the skin until sores appear.

Sores on the head of a cat

Sores on the head of a cat may result from damage from fighting or playing with another animal. Discovered the cat has a sore on its nose can also be the result of trauma, allergic reaction, polyposis, viral infection. If, with proper sanitation a sore in a catdoes not go away within three days, it is necessary to show the animal to a specialist.

Discovered the cat has sores on the side of the tailwith a high degree of probability, arise due to hyperplasia of the sebaceous tail glands. Increased secretion clogs the pores of the skin, causing irritation. Sores on the tail of the cat are the reaction of the animal to itching, scratching and hair loss with the formation of crusts on the combed areas.

Sores in a cat, cat, kitten. How to treat

Discovered sores on the cat's coatshould serve as a signal for an early appeal to the veterinarian to determine the causes of the occurrence. If desired, a specialist can be called to your home for the initial diagnosis of the disease and the collection of the necessary tests from the animal. Excessive worries will not add health to a sick pet, and at home both the cat and the owner are less stressed.

Authors): A.N. Gerke, Ph.D., veterinary dermatologist, member of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatologists (ESVD) / A. Gerke, DVM, PhD
Organization (s): CJSC "Network of veterinary clinics", St. Petersburg / "Network of veterinary clinics", St. Petersburg
Magazine: №1 - 2013

Abbreviations : APTI - fine needle aspiration puncture; i / m - intramuscularly; s / c - subcutaneously; p / o - inside; GCS - glucocorticosteroids

Erosions and ulcers can be a manifestation of various skin diseases in cats. Erosion ( erosio) - a superficial defect within the epidermis (epithelium), can be found on the skin and / or mucous membranes. They appear with mechanical irritation of the skin - as a result of scratching (excoriation) of a papular rash, with maceration of the epidermis of the skin in the area of \u200b\u200bfolds (intertrigo-complex). Also, erosion is formed when the bubbles, blisters and superficial pustules are opened. Many immune-mediated diseases, accompanied by vesicular-bullous lesions, go unnoticed by the owners until they are eroded. They are usually found in areas with sparse hair (abdomen, temporal areas). Erosions are usually bright red, often covered with secretions or crusts. A distinctive feature of erosions is healing without scarring. Sometimes temporary pigmentation appears in their place, less often hypopigmentation. Erosion causes an itching sensation, sometimes even pain. Cats intensively lick the affected area, maceration and infection lead to the development of ulcers.

Ulcer ( ulcus) - a deep defect in the skin, and sometimes subcutaneous tissue. Acute ulcers are usually shallow, usually round or oval in shape, their edges do not rise above the level of the skin or mucous membrane. The edges of a chronic ulcer are often raised, dense, sometimes callous (callous ulcer). The bottom, or base, of the ulcer is clean, bleeding or festering, covered or uncovered with granulations. In a number of diseases, it is covered with necrotic decaying masses. With pronounced cicatricial changes in the region of the edges and bottom, ulcers often acquire a kind of stellate outlines. Subsequently, a stellate scar can be found in their place. Skin ulcers are a polyetiological disease, they can occur as a result of the development of infection (bacterial, viral, fungal), mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical factors, ulceration of tumors.

Diagnosis of erosive and ulcerative dermatoses is carried out on the basis of medical history, dermatological examination, including the study of deep scrapings from the skin, and routine blood tests. Anamnesis should not be neglected when examining cats, for example, the development of skin ulcers can be caused by a direct damaging effect during thermal damage, as a result of exposure to acids, caustic alkalis, etc.

Cytological examination of scrapings and material obtained by fine needle aspiration (APTI) should be carried out at the initial stage of the diagnostic examination (before the use of therapy). This allows a quick result and early diagnosis of cutaneous neoplasia, although the absence tumor cells in the material does not exclude its presence.

It is necessary to carefully select for research the most recent affected areas (usually at least three) that are not prone to excoriation (combs). In ulcerative dermatitis, it is preferable to find primary lesions that are a direct result of the pathological process and provide the most information. Before taking scrapings, purulent-necrotic masses must be removed from the surface of the lesions with a cotton swab (gauze). The material is scraped off with a scalpel blade until capillary blood appears. Then it is evenly distributed over the slide and air-dried.

Methods of processing and coloring smears, punctates and prints are very diverse (according to Pappenheim, azure-eosin according to Romanovsky, according to Leishman, hematoxylin-eosin, fast Diff-Quick paints and others).

In hematological blood tests of cats with erosive-ulcerative lesions, attention is paid, first of all, to the number of leukocytes and leukogram: leukopenia is observed in viral diseases (calicivirus, immunodeficiency of cats, etc.), eosinophilic leukocytosis - with increased sensitivity to flea bites, atopy, eosin granulomas, especially with the presence of ulcers in the oral cavity, less often food allergies, urticaria pigmentosa and mastocytomas.

Biochemical blood tests are often used to diagnose systemic abnormalities to rule out diabetes, kidney and liver failure. The identification of these metabolic abnormalities limits the physician's choice of medications, thus avoiding complications in the treatment of sick cats. When diagnosing skin diseases of an erosive-ulcerative nature, attention is paid to the proteinogram, especially to the content of immunoglobulins - severe hypergammaglobulinemia is observed with long-term allergic diseases, for example, atopy.

Diseases of an immune nature

The eosinophilic granuloma complex is the most common erosive and ulcerative skin disease in cats, affecting the skin and oral cavity (photo 1). Clinically manifested by ulcers, plaques, linear granulomas, miliary dermatitis (photo 4). A large number of eosinophils and histiocytes is observed in cytological preparations (photo 3). To obtain informative material, it is necessary to carry out scrapings from the freshest areas of the lesion. In cases of infected erosions, the examination of the material reveals degenerative neutrophils, microbes, and cell detritus. Smears-prints of superficial exudate almost always contain a lot of bacteria and leukocytes, which indicates the colonization of opportunistic microorganisms in the ulcerated lesion.

With plasmacytic pododermatitis, cytology of aspirates obtained from eroded granulomas located mainly on the pads of the paws reveals a large number of plasma cells.

Mixed inflammatory cells, represented by non-degenerative neutrophils and macrophages, the presence of a large number of acantholytic cells (rounded nuclear keratinocytes devoid of cytoplasmic processes) is characteristic of an autoimmune process (for example, pemphigus foliaceus - photo 6).

At the beginning of treatment, it is necessary to use mechanical means of protection to prevent self-injury. This can include an Elizabethan collar, lightweight coveralls, soft polymer claw caps, and other gadgets.

Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants are used to treat immune-mediated erosive-ulcerative dermatoses in cats. Corticosteroids have a rapid anti-inflammatory, anti-edema, antipruritic effect, inhibit the release of cytokines (interleukins and interferon) from lymphocytes and macrophages, inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators by eosinophils, disrupting the metabolism of arachidonic acid and the synthesis of prostaglandins, reduce anti-inflammatory and inflammatory cell infiltration ... lymphocytes in the area of \u200b\u200binflammation.

Prednisolone is prescribed p / o at 1 - 2 mg / kg every 12-24 hours, this interval gradually increases to 48 - 72 hours. It is important to continue treatment for at least a week after a visible remission is established. If it is impossible to give tablets, you can use prolonged injectable corticosteroids: dexamethasone 1 - 2 mg (Dexafort, MSD Animal Health, s / c, i / m at a dose of 0.3 - 0.7 ml) , methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol, PFIZER) is injected intramuscularly in a dose of 0.25 - 0.5 ml (10 - 20 mg per cat), triamcinolone (Kenalog, Polcortolone 40 - intramuscularly 0.2 - 0.5 ml per cat). After the administration of GCS, in most cases, improvements are observed within 12 to 48 hours, and the effect lasts for several days or even weeks. However, in view of the risk of developing diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression, it is advisable to avoid frequent use of prolonged injectable forms. In addition to steroid medications, antihistamines and fatty acid supplements may be used. For humans, antihistamines in mono-mode, including local ones, are considered effective, but, according to the author's experience, they are of limited value for cats, although in some cases they reduce the need for GCS.

If it is impossible to exclude the effect of the allergen and the recurrence of the disease with a decrease in the dose and frequency of administration of GCS, a combination therapy with the use of cytostatics is used.

Drugs in this group are used to treat cats with pemphigus and eosinophilic granulomas that do not respond to GCS therapy. Chlorambucil (Leukeran) is used more often in doses of 0.1-0.2 mg / kg (2-4 mg / m2 of body surface) daily or every other day. Symptoms of lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea) occur less frequently when administered every other day. Myelosuppression disappears after drug withdrawal. The course is usually 1 - 2 months, then the dose can be reduced until the drug is discontinued. When treating animals with drugs of this group, it is recommended to control clinical analysis blood count, including platelet counts, every 2 weeks.

For eosinophilic dermatitis, cyclosporin at a dose of 2.5 mg / kg / day has been successfully used. In severe cases, the dose may be increased to 5 mg / kg / day. When a positive clinical result is achieved, the dose must be gradually reduced until it is completely canceled.

Bacterial skin infections

Primary bacterial skin infections are rare in cats (with the exception of trauma subcutaneous abscesses) and are usually associated with immune and metabolic disorders. The predisposing factors are allergies (photo 2), hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression (FIV, FLV, calicivirus, and others). The exception is superficial pyoderma in kittens (juvenile impetigo) with excessive grooming. The main microorganism that causes pyoderma is recognized as coagulase-positive Staphylococcus pseudointermedius, and Pasteurella multocida, Streptococcus sp.(hemolytic strains) , Actinomyces sp., Bacteroides sp., Fusobacterium sp.

In cytological preparations for pyoderma, there is a noticeable increase in the number of neutrophils, including the presence of degenerative leukocytes, some of which may contain intracellular bacteria. Eosinophils are rare. The presence of yeasts is also possible Malassezia sp.,especially with an intertrigo complex.

Treatment consists of elimination of the causes and antimicrobial therapy. Only local application of drugs (chlorhexidine, miramistin, povidone-iodine and others) is effective in eliminating the causes of erosive lesions. In case of ulcers, systemic antibiotic therapy is necessary: \u200b\u200bamoxicillin + clavulanate 12.5 - 25 mg / kg po every 12 hours, cephalexin 25 mg / kg po every 12 hours, enrofloxacin 5-10 mg / kg po every 12 hours and others. In chronic cases, the material can be sent for microbiological examination (isolation of bacterial and fungal cultures and an antibiotic susceptibility test).

Neoplasms

Proliferative ulcerated skin lesions in cats, especially solitary ones, should always be alert to neoplasia. Blastomatous ulcers are formed as a result of the breakdown of tumor tissue. Cytological signs of malignancy of neoplasms are: anisocytosis (change in cell size), pleomorphism (change in the shape of cells), change in the intensity of color of the cytoplasm, anisocaryosis (change in the size of nuclei), change in the size and shape of nucleoli, change in the value of the ratio nucleus / cytoplasm. The most common examples of tumors leading to the formation of ulcerative skin lesions in cats are basaliomas (photo 5), squamous cell carcinoma, mastocytomas (photo 9), less often ceruminomas and tumors of the sebaceous glands, tumors of mesenchymal origin (fibrosarcomas, angiosarcomas, and others). Erosions and ulcers in the abdomen, accompanied by indurations in and under the skin, are often associated with breast carcinomas (Fig. 7).

Mycoses

Fungal infections rarely lead to ulcerative skin lesions in cats. Candidiasis of the mucocutaneous zones is a rare cause of erosion associated with wet maceration of the skin. However, defeat Candida spp. must be considered when differential diagnosis eosinophilic ulcers on the lips in cats; this mycosis occurs against the background of immunosuppression, incl. caused by the unreasonable use of GCS. In cytological preparations, typical budding yeast fungi are revealed, while a weak leukocyte reaction is observed.

Dermatophytosis rarely leads to the development of erosions and ulcers, however, excoriation, especially in kittens, can manifest itself as erosions in the head area (photo 8). The rarest cases of pseudomycetoma in the region of the trunk and base of the tail in the Persians also appear as ulcerated nodules on the skin.

Treatment is carried out in a complex way, combining local use of drugs (for example, povidone-iodine) and elimination of the causes of mycosis. In the absence of improvement and / or generalization of lesions, systemic antimycotic therapy is used (intraconazole po 10-20 mg / kg every 24 to 48 hours, ketoconazole 5 to 10 mg / kg every 12 to 24 hours).

Scabies of cats

Notoedrosis, or pruritic scabies, is characterized by itching, poorly controlled by GCS, papules and crusts. Erosion is possible due to excoriation and self-licking. The diagnosis is based on the detection of mites in the scrapings. An improvement in the cat's condition is observed after treatment with acaricides (topical amitrazine, ivermectins, selamectin, etc.). The duration of treatment is at least four weeks, the first 7 to 10 days, it is possible to use GCS to reduce itching.

In conclusion, we can say that the factors causing the formation of erosions and ulcers on the skin in cats are extremely diverse. Often, their appearance is due to the combined effect of both general and local factors. An example of such ulcers is pyoderma against the background of allergic eosinophilic syndrome. Therefore, the effectiveness of treatment directly depends on the correct diagnosis.

Hello! About a year ago, red scabs appeared on the neck of the cat under the fur, which she brushed very hard, but they periodically passed, then reappeared. A couple of months ago, the same ones appeared on their hind legs with inside, the cat scratches and licks them all the time. We went to the veterinarian, gave ointment with tar, but it did not help. About three weeks ago we saw blotches of blood in the urine, for how long I can't say, because before that, she went outside until it got cold. We went to the veterinarian, he said that she had these scabs due to a malfunction of the liver and kidneys, but urine analysis is not done here, but only a scraping from the skin was taken, they said that it was not shingles and not a tick. They give the cat injections with suprastin, some antibiotics, calcium, there is no improvement. After the injections, the cat runs around the house, saliva runs, behaves very strangely, then begins to move its hind legs poorly. All this time she is eating and drinking normally. What treatment is carried out in such cases, is such a reaction to injections normal? There is no other clinic here, and we are very worried about the cat, but we do not know how to help her.

Hello!

There can be quite a few reasons for the symptoms you describe. Describe in detail the diet of the animal, indicating the ingredients included in it. When did you perform routine deworming? When was the animal vaccinated and with what vaccine? What vitamin preparations do you use additionally? This is very important diagnostic information. Submit it shortly.

Please note that feeding with Whiskas, Friskas, Meow, Felix and Kitiket is not recommended for feeding cats. Neither dry nor wet. These are very harmful feeds that can sooner or later provoke gastrointestinal diseases and quite often lead to the death of the animal. Sausages, milk, soups, borscht and everything else "what we eat ourselves" is inapplicable for feeding cats. This rule is. Feed your animal either quality commercial food: Acana, Gina, Orijen, Hills, Royal Canin, Eukanuba, Go Natural or Now Fresh. Or natural products: rice, oatmeal, buckwheat + beef, turkey, rabbit (but not in the form of minced meat) and stewed vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, beets). The percentage of meat in the main diet is at least 70%. Also remember that you should never mix natural food and industrial feed. Vitamins must be used for any type of food, for 1-1.5 months. 2 p. in year.

The animal has allergies and miliary dermatitis. Perhaps hypovitaminosis also has a significant effect on the manifestation of this kind of symptomatology. Treatment should be comprehensive.

1. Instead of water - a decoction of chamomile 1 tsp. Boxes. for 1 liter of water - up to 7-10 days.
2. White coal 1 tablet or Ataxil 10-20 ml. ext. 2 p. in the village - up to 12 days in 60 minutes before or after eating and giving drugs vn.
3. Nux Vomica 5 cap. for 1 tsp. water int. 3 p. in the village - up to 7-10 days.
4. Mezim 1 tab. ext. 2 p. in the village - up to 10 days.
5. Emprobio 4 ml int. 2 p. in the village in 30 minutes. before meals - up to 14 days. or Hilak 5-6 cap. 10 ml of water int. 2 p. in the village - up to 7-10 days.
6. Salvikal or Vitabon up to 3 months according to the instructions
7. Bathe the animal with TropiClean Oxy-Med Oatmeal Shampoo, removing all the crusts, then once every 1-2 months.
8. Treat the affected areas with hydrogen peroxide 2-3 r. in d. to complete cleanliness up to 14 days.
9. Local treatment with Chlorhexidine 3 r. in d. up to 14 days
10. Lubricate the affected areas with methylene blue (alcohol solution) 2 r. in d. up to 12 days
11. 20 minutes after item No. 10, lubricate the affected areas with Clotrimazole or Ekodax 2 r. in d. up to 12 days
12. Wear a plastic veterinary collar that prevents self-injury up to 14 days.
13. Suprastin 0.5 ml i.m. 2 p. in d. up to 12 days
14. Lipoton 0.5 ml pc. 2 p. in d. up to 12 days

Inform about the condition of the animal once every 3-5 days.

Skin problems can even arise in an apartment cat, which is never on the street, therefore, each owner should have information that will help provide first aid in case of this disease.

Skin diseases in cats are so numerous that it is impossible to grasp and assimilate all the available information about them. Each owner at least once in his life is faced with a problem when his pet picks up lichen or dermatitis, which brings a lot of inconvenience and anxiety for the health of the ward.

Many skin inflammations are dangerous not only for animals, but also for humans. Therefore, in order to timely detect the disorder and cope with it, it is worth having basic knowledge. They will help determine the type of disease and tell you how to provide first aid to a sick pet.

If any such problem exists, veterinary intervention is required. Unfortunately, today, it is virtually impossible to cope with any type of dermatitis or fungal disease. Traditional methods and decoctions can briefly relieve redness and improve the condition, but they are not able to relieve and cure the animal of the disease itself.

List of the most common and dangerous diseases

Skin diseases in cats are multifaceted and manifest themselves in completely different ways in a particular environment. There are a number of especially common species that are most acute and aggressive in action.

Diseases of the skin in cats are as follows:

• Ringworm;
• Dermatitis miliary;
• Allergy;
• Bedsores;
• Eczema;
• Scabies;
• Demodectic mange;
• Acne.

Each of the ailments has its own characteristics and treatment regimen. Below, each disease is considered more broadly and in depth, covering the basic information that any host should possess.

Ringworm

This is a real problem, which is quite difficult to get rid of. The fact is that lichen can be transmitted at an extraordinary speed, affecting the head, paws and spine of the animal. Also, he easily clings to a person, which is due to the fungal nature of this disease.

In the early stages, getting rid of microsporia is quite easy. The main goal is to determine and make the correct diagnosis in time. The fungus should not be allowed to infect most of the skin. As it spreads, lichen can become painful, causing discomfort and discomfort in the cat.

Fungal diseases in cats often provoke a moldy dermatophyte fungus. Depending on the type of bacteria, microsporia progresses with some differences, but the symptoms and course of the disease remains the same.

This ailment is dangerous only for cats, kittens, children and adults. Only dogs and birds are not affected by lichen. Therefore, finding it, it will not be harmful to pass preventive measures all family members.

Dermatitis miliary

Not a single creature is immune from this disease. An improper diet and constant free range in nature are some of the most common causes of this problem. Bites of insects, fleas, ticks freely provoke irritation. Their saliva can be a major allergen that cats cannot tolerate.

Allergy

An allergic reaction belongs to a type of dermatitis, however, it has a slightly different nature. The reaction can occur to the most extraordinary objects and objects. So, it is not uncommon for cats to suffer from allergies to the owner's perfume or to the new soap that has appeared in the bathroom. Allergies also come in several varieties. Among them, the main ones can be distinguished, namely food or household.

House dust, blooming cactus and synthetic fabrics can also cause allergic reactions. Being on a free range increases the percentage of the possibility of an allergy in an animal, since the street contains many more dangerous allergens than the house.

Bedsores

This problem often occurs in older cats or cats that have recently suffered a serious illness or injury. Bedsores are a dying off area of \u200b\u200bthe skin, which, due to the low activity of the pet, begins to gradually die off and fester. When a cat lies a lot or lies mainly on a certain side, then soon this misfortune may arise.

Eczema

There are often cases when eczema is a complication against the background of an existing disorder. So, an animal can have serious problems with the stomach, nervous system, kidneys and liver.

Scabies

Despite its rarity, the phenomenon of scabies gives the animal tremendous suffering and causes fear in its owners. The development of this ailment is provoked by multiple microscopic mites, which gnaw and destroy the cat's epithelium.

This malaise is extremely dangerous and can lead a cat to death so quickly that the owner simply does not have time to take any measures. It is caused by tick bites, which are active during the warmer seasons.

Cats cannot defend themselves against them on their own, so they become frequent victims of these insects. They experience severe torment, since demodicosis affects large areas of the skin, causing itching and redness.

Acne

Occurs due to improper care of the animal. Also, this trouble can arise if the cat has suffered a lot of stress and emotional shock. Despite the fact that the exact reasons for its occurrence have not been proven, it exists. Acne can flow into painful sores, abscesses, which can develop into inflammation.

General symptoms

Ringworm	Baldness of skin areas, formation of red spots or pustules, dryness and flaking, hair loss
Dermatitis miliary	Scaly crusting, itching, redness, scratching, possibly baldness in places
Allergy	Itching, sores, rashes, sores, vomiting, weakness, changes in pigmentation, pale gums
Bedsores	Loss of sensitivity, fading of the skin area, change in pigmentation to black-brown, development of necrosis
Eczema	Itching, redness, crusting, fever, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, weeping wounds, sore kidneys, scratching
Scabies	Scratching, redness, flaking
Demodecosis	Red crusts, scratching, terrible redness in the affected area, partial baldness, the appearance of dense festering bumps
Acne	Blackheads, itching, partial hair loss, progression of hard crusts

Any skin disease in cats is a threat. Each ailment has the ability to progress, which accelerates the processes of bacterial reproduction, increasing their number. This leads to the fact that the animal experiences hellish torment, it loses its appetite, healthy sleep and ceases to function normally and communicate with its owners.

If any irritation manifests itself on the body and face of your pet, you should urgently contact a veterinary clinic. It should be remembered that not all ailments are safe for humans. Multiple viruses and fungi have learned to mutate and adapt to the type of organism that is nearby. Therefore, do not be surprised if you do not remove the disorder in a timely manner, you dramatically lost your own immunity and acquired spots of a strange nature.

The phenomena that cause animals to suffer from all sorts of epidermal problems are everywhere. Due to their sensitivity and insecurity, cats are more acutely susceptible to multiple diseases and viruses. Not every owner realizes that to protect his pet is a whole strategic task that will require balanced and deliberate decisions.

Of course, pets walking on the street in a free mode are more likely to pick up all sorts of sores. The owner may not always find the problem in time and take the pet to the doctor, which significantly worsens the situation. However, here you can also try to prevent everything and try to protect your cat from potential threats.

After reviewing the most frequent reasons diseases of the epidermal cover, the owner should always be ready and know what action to take in case of a problem. First of all, the owner must provide his pet for examination by a veterinarian, so that he can make a conclusion about how high the likelihood of developing a particular ailment is.

Diagnose any skin disease not easy enough. Much depends not only on the doctor, but also on the data that the pet owner provides during the examination. Also, it is worth considering that it is necessary to carry out a number of research measures and pass tests. They will help to achieve the necessary indicators and determine the exact nature of the disease.

Diagnostics is able to draw up a detailed treatment plan, the degree of infectiousness and danger of the disease. Therefore, do not ignore the opportunities that will provide you with specialized and professional treatment assistance.

How to properly treat cats

Adult animals in almost all species skin diseases need careful supervision and care. With microsporia and scabies, the animal should be isolated from healthy pets as much as possible, but try not to keep it indoors, as stress will only aggravate the situation.

Your pet should always be treated with prescribed drugs and injected with a vaccine that will help kill the infection completely from the inside. It is important to remember that any drug and vaccine must be prescribed by a veterinarian. Trying to heal the animal yourself, you will only harm it.

Additional advice regarding dietary nutrition and lifestyle changes should never be ignored. Also, it is worth giving your pet strengthening vitamins. They will help restore the immune system to its former health and resistance to disease.

You can't let a sick animal out into the street. This way, you endanger other creatures and children who, in turn, will want to caress and pet your pet.

How to properly treat kittens

Kittens, like little children, do not like to be treated. It is more difficult to cope with them, but nevertheless, the small size makes it easier to hold the kitten, which makes it possible to properly process it with the necessary preparations. A sick baby always needs attention, it is not clear to him why you suddenly stopped taking him in your arms, stroking him. Despite the fact that you have limited contact communication with your pet, do not stop talking to him affectionately and calling him by name.

The veterinarian prescribes slightly different drugs for treatment to kittens than to adults. Therefore, you need to know that preparations for adult animals are completely unsuitable for kittens. Also, kittens are treated in several stages. An important task is not to ruin the baby's immune system and allow him to fight the disease on his own.

Make your pet's diet nutritious and satisfying. Get rid of human food that can provoke further progression of the adverse reaction. Make sure your pet feels cozy and comfortable.

Quite often, kittens are bathed in special baths, in which shampoo or medicinal solution is added. So, the kitten will tolerate the treatment better and it will not harm his health. In difficult cases, an antibiotic and vitamins are prescribed, which will support the body during the entire treatment process.

Preventive measures

Prevention and precautions are always standard, but they are incredibly important and can keep your furry friend alive and healthy. Prevention includes more than going to the vet. A sane and intelligent host should always remember that the health and well-being of a furry friend rests entirely on his shoulders.

With any epidermal disorder, there is no need to despair and try to get rid of your pet, sacrificing it for the health of your family. This decision is completely wrong. Today, absolutely any type of skin ailment is perfectly treatable and eliminated. Modern medications can quickly eliminate the primary symptoms and make finding the animal safe for all family members.

The main success of recovery is timely treatment. Thus, the professional help of a veterinarian can make the course of skin disease in cats virtually invisible. If the ailment is in its early stages, then it can be eliminated with a couple of injections and herbal shampoos.

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