Dermatitis

Dermatitis

Dermatitis in Cats Guide: Here you'll find in-depth information on Dermatitis in cats including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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Dermatitis in Cats: An Overview

Dermatitis is defined as any inflammation of the skin. It can manifest in a number of ways and is one of the most frustrating conditions for owners of companion cats. In many cases, the cause of dermatitis is never discovered; in other cases, it takes prolonged diagnostic work to identify the causative agent.The clinical signs of feline dermatitis usually involve chronic and sometimes frantic scratching, itching, pawing and rubbing of affected areas – commonly the

Symptoms of Dermatitis in Cats

Dermatitis in cats is a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed and irritated. This is a particularly frustrating condition in cats because it can be caused by a number of different sources. Allergies to parasitic bites, certain types of foods, grasses, detergents, or plants are some of the leading causes of dermatitis in cats; many other cats suffering from dermatitis experience this condition from exposure or reaction to a fungus, or as a result

Diagnosing Dermatitis in Cats

Dermatitis in cats is an inflammatory, irritating, often pruritic (itchy) and painful condition that can be somewhat simple to diagnose but difficult to treat. Cats in particular seem prone to inflammatory skin reactions caused by parasites, bacteria, fungi and food or drug allergens. The general terms “feline miliary dermatitis” or “scabby cat disease” are sometimes used to describe this crusting and itchy skin condition in cats, which presumably is caused by some adverse reaction to

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