I. Reasons for cat shedding
The cat has severe hair loss and frequent scratching , rubbing the skin may be caused by the following reasons.
1. Ringworm
Ringworm is a common skin disease caused by a fungal infection, usually caused by Microsporum canis infection, which can cause the skin to slough off the affected area of the cat. Hair, redness of the skin, and round or oval ringworm patches may also cause itching. Ps: Athlete’s foot caused by fungal infection in humans can also be transmitted to cats, leading to ringworm!
2. Cat eczema
Cat eczema is also a relatively common cat skin disease, usually caused by bacterial or mixed fungal infection, which can cause severe itching, pimples and small Blisters, skin hair loss, blister rupture, leading to skin erosion, increased dandruff, skin thickening and other symptoms.
3. Allergic dermatitis
Some cats may be allergic to certain foods, medicines or irritating substances. After exposure to allergens, allergic dermatitis may be caused, which will lead to cat There are symptoms of reddening of the skin, severe itching, frequent scratching, and hair loss.
4. External parasitic infection
External parasite infection such as mites and lice can cause repeated bites on the skin of cats, tingling, itching, and secretion of some parasites. It can cause skin allergies in cats, causing itching, hair loss and other phenomena.
Second, how to deal with cat hair loss and scratching
First , The owner needs to carefully check the skin condition of the cat, and preliminarily judge whether the symptoms may be caused by parasitic infection or bacterial or fungal infection. If you can’t judge by yourself, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital for inspection in time. The cost of this inspection is generally not high, but after determining the cause, medication can help the owner to reduce a lot of detours.
Secondly, if it is determined that the symptoms are caused by parasitic infection, it is necessary to deworm the cat in time. The use of Pointe’s external deworming drug, Fipronil Drops, can effectively target fleas, lice, and mites. and many other common ectoparasites. In addition, it is also necessary to properly use a bactericidal skin spray to protect the cat’s skin and avoid infection.
Finally, if it is a skin disease caused by bacterial or fungal infection, you can use skin spray, Fuente ointment, zinc oxide ointment and other symptomatic medicines. If the symptoms are more serious, it is recommended to use a medicated bath treat. Allergic dermatitis usually comes and goes quickly. It is recommended to take chlorpheniramine maleate tablets together with skin spray, and you can see obvious results in 3-5 days.
