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Cat skin diseases are generally not dangerous, but can be transmitted to other cats, humans or other animals. Therefore, cats that experience skin diseases need to receive appropriate treatment from a veterinarian to prevent transmission.

Cat skin diseases can cause typical symptoms, such as scratching their body more often, less willing to eat or drink, more aggressive, cats' fur falls out, and rashes and bumps appear on their skin. Cat skin disease not only attacks stray cats, but also domestic cats.

Some cat skin diseases are harmless and can heal on their own, but there are also those that have the potential to be more serious and need to be treated by a veterinarian. Therefore, when you see that your baby is having problems with its skin, you should immediately take it to the vet.   

Various Cat Skin Diseases

Generally, diseases that attack cats' skin most often occur due to infection. Apart from that, there are many other factors that can also increase the risk of your cat experiencing cat skin disease, ranging from weather that is too hot and humid, poor cat body hygiene, stress, malnutrition, or obesity.

The following are some of the cat skin diseases that can occur:   

1. Flea infection

Flea infections are one of the most common cat skin diseases. Fleas usually attack the skin around the cat's face, neck and back. When attacked by fleas, a cat's skin becomes itchy so it licks and scratches its body more often. Flea infections can also cause rashes and bumps on the cat's body.

This cat skin disease can easily be transmitted to other cats and other animals, such as dogs. Therefore, this cat skin disease needs to be treated as soon as possible so that it does not spread.

2. Scabies

Scabies is a cat skin disease caused by mite infection. Mites can easily spread to other animals and humans. One type of mite that can be transmitted from cats to humans is Sarcoptes scabiei. 

Feline scabies is characterized by a rash, small spots, and dry, crusty areas of skin. Cats usually contract this disease because they have close contact with other cats, for example cats that live in pet shops, pet shelter, or share a household with a cat affected by this skin disease. 

3. Fungal (ringworm)infections

This skin disease is one of the most common skin problems in cats and dogs. Fungal infections can cause cats to experience several symptoms in the form of round or patchy spots on their skin. skin, hair loss, and scaly or scabbed skin.

The spots usually appear on the head, ears and front legs, but can spread to other parts of the body. Fungal infections in cats are more common in cats living in tropical areas, including Indonesia. This is because hot and humid tropical climates make it easy for fungi to grow.

4. Abscess

This is a cat skin disease caused by bacterial infection. Abscess will usually appear as a boil-like lump on the skin that looks reddish, swollen, and festering. 

If it bursts, an abscess in the skin can cause a scab or ulcer under the skin.  This disease usually needs to be treated with antibiotics. In severe cases, this cat skin disease needs to be treated with surgery.

5. Hot spots

This is also a skin disease that occurs quite often. The cause of hot spots is still not known for certain, but this disease is thought to be caused by infection, allergies, or inflammation of the cat's skin. Not only cats, hot spots can also be experienced by dogs. 

In cats, hot spots will cause the cat to develop patches which then make the skin become sore, festering and reddish. Apart from that, hot spots can also make cats feel painful or itchy, so they often lick or scratch their bodies.

6. Acne

Not only humans, cats can also get acne, you know. This cat skin disease is characterized by rashes, black spots, and dirt on the chin. In severe conditions, acne can also swell and crust, even causing hair to fall out.

Acne in cats is caused by hair follicles being blocked by excess oil, forming blackheads. When the blackheads are infected with bacteria, pimples appear. Apart from that, other factors such as stress and rarely bathing can also make cats more susceptible to acne on their skin.

7. Ear mites

Mite parasites can infect cat ear fluid and cause inflammation. Ear mite infections can then attack the skin around the ears. This cat skin disease is characterized by frequent scratching of the ears and fluid discharge from the cat's ears. which is dark in color and smells.

8. Allergies

Some signs of cat skin disease can appear as an allergic reaction. Cats can be allergic to flea bites, mites, dust, pollen, and even food. When an allergic trigger attacks it, the cat can feel very itchy and scratch, lick, or even bite its body more often. 

Allergic reactions are also usually accompanied by skin rashes, recurrent ear infections, and even baldness in the head, neck, stomach and inner thighs.

Treatment of Cat Skin Diseases

In order to be treated appropriately, the cause of cat skin disease needs to be determined by a veterinarian. The examination includes a physical examination and supporting tests, such as blood tests, urine tests, and examination of skin tissue samples. 

Once the cause of cat skin disease is known, the doctor will provide treatment according to the cause. Apart from that, doctors can also give medicines to treat complaints, such as itching, so that cats don't often scratch their skin. 

Medicines that can be given to treat cat skin diseases can include ointments, special shampoos, oral medications and injections. Apart from that, so that the condition of your cat's skin disease improves quickly, and doesn't even recur, you can do the following treatment:

• Avoid allergy triggers if your cat's skin disease is caused by an allergy, for example by changing the appropriate food.
• Keep your cat at an ideal weight.
• Prevent cat stress , for example by inviting him to play.
• Bathe your cat regularly, especially if the cat is old or fat so it is difficult for it to clean itself.
• Clean sandbox , cages, eating and drinking utensils, and cat toys regularly. span>
• Always check the cleanliness and condition of the cat's skin, for example if there are wounds, rashes, spots or fleas.
• Use a special shampoo according to the cat's skin condition.
• Apply moisturizer or natural ingredients, such as coconut oil, olive oil, or lavender oil, to support the recovery of the cat's skin.
• Keep sick cats away from other cats to prevent the spread of skin diseases to other cats in the house.

You can also give supplements or cat vitamins to protect it from cat skin diseases, but make sure to consult a veterinarian first, OK? So, your cat can get the best care so that its skin remains healthy and can play actively with you again.

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