Skin Disorders in Cats
Most cats are covered with a thick, protective fur. This makes it extremely difficult to tell if a
cat has a skin problem before it becomes extreme. It is important to take time on a regular
basis to examine your cat’s skin closely for anything that may be wrong.
Run your hand gently over his body and explore the skin for any unusual patches. If you find
any, part the fur by brushing it slightly, so that you can see beneath the fur and have a better
look at the skin. If you do this often enough and understand your cat’s body, you should be
able to spot any irregularity easily. You will learn to know what looks normal and what doesn’t.
Cheyletiellosis is a skin disorder in cats icaused by skin mites and is particularly contagious
between cats as well as humans. In cats, the symptoms are itching and it usually results in
heavy scaling and flaking of the skin, which is why Cheyletiellosis in cats is often known as
“walking dandruff”. This skin condition is usually not deadly and can be easily treated with the
right medication once the condition has been diagnosed and confirm.
Alopecia is a skin disorder in cats that will cause hair loss due to endocrine disturbances,
localized infections, or generalized illnesses. The condition can also be a result of stress. The
symptoms included bald patches on the skin and can be accompanied by reddened or inflamed
skin. Not a deadly skin disease, and with proper treatment, the fur would most likely grow
back.
While most skin conditions are cause by allergies to food and pesticides bite, and can be easily
managed and treated, early detection is still important. A few minutes each day could very
well prevent days of discomfort later.