Cats spend much of their time grooming. For them it is essential to keep their fur clean, as this helps them prevent possible diseases and also calms them down. However, kitties that live in unhealthy environments could get skin diseases. If you have a cat at home, you should check its hair daily to make sure it is well, even if it does not spend a lot of time outside. Remember that health comes first!
A fairly common disease in stray cats is ringworm. This condition originates from a fungus and can spread to people. In addition, felines under one year of age are more prone to ringworm, since their defenses are lower than that of adult cats. For this reason, if you have just adopted a pussycat from the street you should be careful. Your cat could also develop an allergy to certain foods or substances found in the environment. You will know that he has allergic dermatitis because his skin will turn reddish, it could peel and he will not stop scratching. If this happens, you will have to go immediately to the vet to find out what the origin of this reaction is.
On the other hand, kittens that live in the field or spend a lot of time outside, could suffer an allergic reaction to fleas. Although the cat has bites all over the body, the area where this reaction usually manifests is in the neck. To cure the feline, it will first be necessary to kill the fleas with an antiparasitic and then the infection will have to be treated with an antibiotic. However, the antibiotic can only be prescribed by a specialist.
Another of the delicate areas of cats are the ears. As with ringworm, stray cats are very prone to otitis. This mite, which lodges in the ear, is spread from one animal to another. Also, some mother cats can pass it on to their puppies through milk. For this reason, if you have just picked up a kitten from the shelter or from the street, it is essential that you go to a veterinarian for a complete check-up. All precaution is little!
If you want to know more about the most common skin diseases in cats, check the following gallery and take note.
