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Cat Skin ProblemsIf you own a cat you know that they can be very prone to skin disorders. Cat skin problems are usually due to allergies, fleas, feline acne or ringworm. But on top of that, many of these problems will cause your cat to itch so badly that it starts to scratch obsessively. In addition to these common causes of skin problems, your cat may also develop a condition due to stress. The good thing about this is that your veterinarian may be able to give your cat a hormone shot in order to control the problem. If your cat is suffering from a skin problem, it is more than likely being caused by fleas. This is the number one cause of skin problems in cats. Fleas can affect cats of any ages, but as they get older the skin problems that occur due to fleas can become more severe. Just like in humans, pollen and other airborne particles can irritate the nasal passages and cause your cat to suffer from skin and coat problems and allergies. Your cat may also suffer from what is known as a contact allergy. This is when your cat has constant contact with a substance that it cannot tolerate. Some common causes of contact allergies are oily leafed plants, carpet fresheners, house dust, newsprint, cleansers, and certain topical medications. Changes of the pigment, skin eruptions, especially noticeable on the chin, ears and underside of the cat are feline skin problems caused by contact allergies. Food allergies are the third most common cause of allergy based cat skin conditions. A pet suffering from a food allergy will likely be feeling very itchy. Some cats consume many different processed food proteins and colorings, which may be changed by their digestive systems into foreign material that gets attacked by the immune system. It is easy to think that a food allergy related skin problem would be due to a change in your cat’s diet. This is not always so. Many food allergies take time to develop and your cat may have been eating the problem food for some time without ill effects. When you are trying to find out what is causing your cat skin problems, you will need to exercise extreme caution. The reason for this is because your cat may have ringworm, which can in turn be transmitted to humans. If you think that this may be a possibility you will want to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Ringworm is a fungus that lives on the keratin that is found in your cat’s hair, nails, and skin. Microsporum canis is by far the most common type of ringworm to cause your cat skin problems (including loss of hair.) Trichophyton mentagrophytes is usually contracted by contact with rodents, and Microsporum gypseum/fulvum is usually contracted from contact with spores in the soil. Also, sheaths of arthrospores (ringworm causing agents) are produced when an animal is infected and can be found around the infected areas. Arthrospores can then scatter around the house and live in carpeting, cat bedding, furniture and even air filters for up to 18 months and may cause cat skin problems for other felines. Washing infected areas thoroughly with bleach is the only way to prevent future outbreaks of skin problems associated with the spores. Another problem that you and your cat may face is feline acne. This is a common example of cat skin problems, and can be seen in the form of blackheads that will form on your cat’s chin, lower lip and face. The main reason that your cat will come across this problem is if it has enlarged sebaceous glands around the face; the same reason that humans suffer from acne. If you notice that your cat is rubbing its face on the ground, it is trying to activate the glands that produce an oily secretion. This is known as marking, and is one cause of feline acne. Plastic pet food bowls could be a cause of cat chin acne. Dirt and bacteria can find their way into the many scratches and indentations in the plastics surface and thus infect your cat around the chin area. Metal food bowls are easier to keep clean. Problems with the coat or skin are more noticeable on white or pale colored cats because of their light pigment. But remember, just because you cannot see a problem with your cat’s skin does not mean that it doesn’t exist. If you own a cat, there are many skin problems that you need to be aware of. Cat skin problems can be very serious, and should be taken care of right away. PetAlive Skin and Coat Tonic contains a combination of especially selected herbs, nutrients and biochemic tissue salts known for their tonic and healing effect on the skin and hair. © Copyright - www.best-cat-art.com Remember that it is normal for a cat to spend a lot of time grooming. But a cat excessive grooming and causing bald areas in her coat has a problem that needs attention. Cute cat pictures, there's nothing like them. Cats can look dignified, majestic, adorable, haughty, enchanting, disinterested and even displeased. But how we love them when they look cute.
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