Cat Scabs Causes, Treatment and Vet Advice. Alexis George. Calgary, Alberta Canada. The Black Cat is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in the August 19, 1843, edition of The Saturday Evening Post. Missing pets, Lost and Found Cats and Lost and Found Dogs in the UK, advertised here, find missing cat, dog. We have a 1. 3 year old short hair cat with a large quarter sized red, slightly oozy lesion on his neck. He also has various small scabs in on his headneck and various other areas although more perdominantly in the headneckshoulder area. We have taken him in twice causing him great stress and getting no results. It seems like it has been a process of elimination. Allergies, mitesparasites and fungus have been ruled out. He took antibiotics for a week and nothing changed. Cat-Alopecia.jpg' alt='Missing Patch Of Fur On Cat' title='Missing Patch Of Fur On Cat' />We changed his food to rule out allergies. He is a tiny cat but eats well and his stool is normal and he urinates regularly. Polar Pro Trainer 4 Download here. It doesnt seem to irritate him very often but it is gross and we obviously would like to figure out what it is. I am frustrated that I have spend almost 7. Any ideas I can take back to my vet Editor Reesponse Cat Skin Lesions that will not go away. Dear Alexis Thank you for your cat skin care question and sorry to hear about the persistent feline skin lesions and scabs. Useful Information About House Cat Breeds and Types of Cats with Pictures. Descriptions, History, Physical Attributes, Characteristics, Cat Breed Advice, Cat. Cat skin problems with prominent symptoms such as redness and oozing lesions may be caused by various reasons. In older cats, noninfectious causes should be considered, which are often related to diet, systemic problems and any chance of tumors. Cat skin lesions that are accompanied by no other physiological problems such as fever, swelling the of lymph nodes and progressive loss of condition body weight, appetite, excretion etc, represents that yours cat is suffering from some underlying condition related to noninfectious causes. This may be related to a systemic hormonal level disturbance, a sebaceous gland disorder skin ulceration, recurring epidermitis, auto immune diseases or feline eosinophillic granuloma complex. If the lesions heal properly and only cat skin scabs are left behind, then this problem is possibly related to a hormonal disturbance or a reaction caused by dietary contents or any other idiopathic allergic cause. But, if the lesions do not heal properly and are worsening over time, we suggest taking your cat for a detailed biopsy for confirmation of any cancerous developments. Both of these possibilities are more common in older cats. Since you have been administering antibiotics and other therapeutics, such as corticosteroids, the treatment method being currently used will make it more difficult to confirm the underlying cause. Here, although we cannot confirm the exact cause, we recommend that you try the skin gel Dermasol, which can help to enhance the healing of lesions. Additionally, some natural remedies can be used along with the specific cat skin treatment prescribed by your veterinarian. These natural remedies will help to support overall cat skin health and to balance the cats immunological strength. These include Skin and Coat Tonic to support skin health and C Caps to support the immune system. In such idiopathic cases of cat skin problems, antibiotics are mandatory to eliminate any chance of secondary problems amoxicillin clavulanate, cefadroxil, or fluoroquinolones are the more effective antibiotics, which should only be administered with a prescription by a veterinarian. Please keep us up to date on how you were above to control the cat skin lesions and scab problem, or with any updates. Cat Hair Loss and Skin Scabs. Autumn G. Michigan. Cat Hair Loss and Skin Scabs Reader Question. Hes a Persian Cat about 5 years old. Hes both an indoor and outdoor cat. He goes through these periods where he just loses patches of hair and there are wounds underneath them. Im not sure if its because of him being really itchy for some reason, and him chewing his itches or if maybe hes really ill. The past few months hes gotten horribly skinny, though his stomach is pretty big, his hair just looks horribly thin and hes got scabs all over his body. I thought maybe he had fleas and tried giving him a bath with flea shampoo, needless to say, he didnt enjoy it. I decided to do it now, because it appeared that all of his wounds were scabs and I didnt want to get his shampoo in them. After the bath I was drying him off and it looked like the scabs were coming off, Im unsure whether thats a good thing or bad thing, but then he started licking himself, and it appeared as if he was chewing something, or gagging on something, then he started drooling profusely. I have no clue whats wrong, but Im really concerned about him. Ive taken him to the little vet clinic in my town and theyve just told us that hes allergic to fleas. None of our other pets are like this, though. Do you know what could be wrong with him Cat Hair Loss and Skin Scabs Editor Response Dear Autumn,Thank you for your question and sorry to hear about your cats skin problem. The symptoms mentioned indicates that your cat has an allergic condition, as allergy can cause alopecia cat hair loss, itching and the formation of scabs. As you mentioned, this condition has persisted for a few months, making it possible that your cat is now at risk for secondary infections both bacterial and fungal. We suggest trying a medicated shampoo such as Clinical Care Antiseptic Anti fungal Medicated Shampoo for bathing your pet follow the instructions carefully when applying shampoo. Apply a preparationcream thereafter such as Flea. Derm, which can relieve itchiness and treat any allergic reaction caused by a possible flea bite. To prevent your cat from licking and chewing, you should use a collar that prevents this from happening such as an E Collar. If your cat is licking and trying to ingest scabs or the possible culpritcause of the condition parasitebacteriafungus it can cause a generalized illness that may worsen the condition. In addition, as a precautionary measure and for the safety of your family and cat, disinfect your cats environment with a quality disinfectant such as Benzarid, particularly if the problem is fleas and parasites that that cause a recurrence of any problem. Please keep us updated on your cats condition. Cat Skin Scabs. by Zack m. Strange scabs keep appearing on my cat, I first noticed two. Now there are a few more everyday. They are round about the size of a large pea, they are brown and crumbly. I probably shouldnt, but I have been picking them off and putting neosporin on them. Its an outdoor cat and it likes to fight. Could this just be injuries from fighting or something worse Suggestions from the Vet regarding cat skin scabs. Hi Zack,I supposed the scabs could be from fighting, but it would be a little odd since you keep seeing more developing every day. Id hope your cat isnt getting into fights this frequently My guess is that your cat has some type of skin disease. Your best bet is to get him in to the veterinarian for diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Do you have him on a flea preventative If not, check him for fleas Im wondering if the scabs you mention could be a reaction to flea bites. The best way to do this is to ruffle up his fur in various places on his body, especially right in front of his tail, and keep your eyes open for something that looks like coffee grounds. This would be flea poop, and where there is flea poop, there are fleas. Frontline is a very safe and effective flea treatment and preventative. Good luck,Jennifer Coates, DVMCat with Scabs. John Bouchard. Surrey. I love my 1. 3 year old tabby. Shes my family. In the last 2 or 3 months she has lost weight and developed bad skin. Her head is covered with little scabs and she has them on her body. Her left side has a small patch of fur missing. I was feeding her Friskies, but have switched to a higher protein food in the last couple of weeks. I also give her baths every so often and brush her to try to prevent hairballs, which she gets more of due to the fact that she licks and scratches so much now. I cant afford to take her to vet yet. Cat with Scabs Cat Health Guide Editor Comment. 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