What kinds of cat skin diseases are there? By understanding the common causes and symptoms of cat skin diseases in advance, you will know how to avoid letting your cat come into contact with those pathogens as much as possible, after all, cats often run around. When taking your cat out to play, you should especially avoid places with heavy human traffic. Now, let’s learn together about the categories of cat skin diseases.

　　Flea Allergic Dermatitis

　　This is caused by flea bites, resulting in red papules at the wound site. Cats scratch due to itching, which leads to wounds that sometimes become infected with fungi and bacteria, causing the affected area to expand.

　　Treatment method: In addition to parasitizing on cats, cat fleas also feed on human blood; they are also intermediate hosts for tapeworms, so maintaining environmental cleanliness is very important. Although many flea sprays, spot-ons, dips, powders, and flea collars are available on the market, you should consult a veterinarian for professional advice and follow their guidance in selecting the most appropriate treatment method.

　　Mange

　　This is caused by mange mites, which begin parasitizing the ears, then affect the head and eventually the entire body. When these mites feed on the animal's skin debris, they cause intense itching. So, when you find a kitten continuously scratching its ears and shaking its head, you need to pay attention. If there are already scabs, ulcers, or pustules, don’t just observe; take it to the hospital for treatment right away!

　　Treatment method: Daily care focusing on proper cat husbandry can enhance its own resistance. Always maintain cleanliness of the living environment, the cat itself, and all its accessories. Regularly clean earwax and watch for mite infections; once hair loss, ear-edge thickening, or scaly scabs appear, immediately seek veterinary diagnosis and treatment.

　　Ringworm

　　Cats under one year are easily infected with ringworm, which is a special type of fungus. Typical symptoms include irregular round patches of hair loss mixed with scaly spots and scars, sometimes accompanied by allergic papules.

　　Treatment method: Ringworm is highly contagious and zoonotic. Once detected, take the cat to the vet for prompt treatment and control. If the cat already suffers from skin disease, thoroughly disinfect its equipment; wipe or spray surfaces with 0.5% bleach solution. Sun exposure for 5 to 6 hours a day, continuously for a week, improves effectiveness. It’s best to continue sun exposure until the cat is fully cured. After treatment, continue for about one week to ten days, and disinfect equipment similarly to reduce the chance of recurrence.