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Acne in Cats Feline acne is a relatively common problem in cats. A life-long skin disease limited to the chin and lips, it is not limited to puberty. It starts at around one year of age and may have periods of remission and periods of exacerbation. |
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Acute Moist Dermatitis A hot spot starts because something irritates the skin, and the body either itches or becomes inflamed. The itching then causes the dog to lick or chew the area, which further damages the skin, creating a cycle of itching, scratching and chewing. |
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Allergic Dermatitis in Cats Allergic dermatitis is a general term to describe a group of skin allergies that may be caused by a multitude of factors. |
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Anal Sac Disease in Cats The anal sacs are glands located near the anus (rectum) and produce secretions normally expressed during defecation. Various diseases including infection, abscess or even tumor can affect these glands. |
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Atopy in Cats Atopy is a pruritic (itchy) skin disease of animals that is caused by an allergy to substances in the environment. It can be difficult to diagnose in cats and, therefore, is probably under-diagnosed. |
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Cheyletiellosis in Cats (Walking Dandruff Mite) Cheyletiellosis is an itchy, scaling skin disease of cats caused by infestation with Cheyletiella mites. It is often called walking dandruff because when you examine an infested cat, you may see that the “dandruff” is moving. |
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Contact Dermatitis in Cats Contact dermatitis is an uncommon skin disease of dogs and cats caused by contact with plants, medications, and various chemicals. It is not as common in animals as in people because the skin is protected by their hair coat. |
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Cuterebra Infestation in Cats Cuterebra are large flies whose larvae infest the skin of rodents, squirrels, rabbits, dogs and cats. Cats typically acquire cuterebra larva after curious investigations of a rodent or rabbit den. |
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Demodicosis (Red Mange) in Cats Demodicosis (red mange) is a rare skin disease of cats caused by two species of mites . Typically, demodicosis manifests with patches of hair loss and secondary bacterial infections of the skin. |
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Ear Dermatitis in Cats Dermatitis involving the ear is an inflammation of the pinna (external part of the ear lying outside of the head). There are a variety of causes of ear dermatits, ranging from infections to parasites to trauma. |
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