and it is just getting worse and spreading everywhere. what the hell is wrong with him?
2006-10-13 03:43:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It could be an allergy to flea bites. If you let your cat go outside and you don't use flea and tick preventative, this is a huge posibility. Do some research on flea allergic dermatitis and schedule an apt. with your vet.
2006-10-13 04:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by KL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a gland on the back of your cat that can get very dry and with out extra help it will cause scabby dry areas that with lots of scratching can turn into a mess, Simple, add a teaspoon of any vegetable oil to his food daily for about two weeks then once a week for about two months, this will add what he needs. If it is still there seek a vet.
2006-10-13 03:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by LUCY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a vet, as this could be mange from mite, the vet will do a skin scrapping and test for mites, if it is mites it is easily treated with medication. It may also be a allergic reaction from fleas, I can not see your cat so these are educated guesses to say the least
There are two type of mange, I will list the info and links so you can learn more about it,
Feline Scabies (Notoedric Mange)
Feline scabies is caused by a tiny mite called Notoedres cati. This mite affects cats very much like the sarcoptic mange mite affects dogs; in fact, their life cycles and treatments are very similar. While many cat owners do not realize that cats get mange, as veterinarians, we see and treat this on a regular basis. If your cat suffers from severe itching or hair loss on the head and neck, you should consider having her examined for this mange mite.
The symptoms usually start with hair loss and itching on the ears and then spreads rapidly to the face, eyelids, and neck. The mites can also spread to the feet and lower abdomen. This characteristic spread probably occurs from the cat's habit of grooming, and sleeping curled up in a ball. As the disease progresses, the skin will become thickened, wrinkled, and covered with grayish/yellow crusts. Because of the intense itching, the infected cat will often scratch and irritate the skin causing secondary infections to develop. The surrounding lymph nodes may also become enlarged as the problem worsens.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1334&articleid=737
Demodicosis
Demodex is a mite that infects both cats and dogs. Demodicosis is fairly common in dogs, but is much less common in cats. Demodicosis in cats is similar to the disease in the dog, but there are a few important differences including the species of mite, the symptoms, and the treatment of the disease. Those differences will be highlighted here. Because the disease is much more common in dogs, a complete overview of the disease can be found in our article 'Demodectic Mange in Dogs.'
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1334&articleid=730
I listed the link to the main page, if in the event you would like to research on your own,
http://www.peteducation.com/default.cfm
2006-10-13 03:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by pinkpiggies336 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to a vet QUICKLY! It may be scabies, and it can spread to humans, and it is a ***** to get rid of!!! My husband took in a stray cat for a month, because we live in military family housing, and it's not uncommon for a family who is about to transfer to another command to leave a pet behind. He figured since it had a collar and didn't appear to have anything wrong, that it was okay. We all got scabies shortly after! We had to wash EVERYTHING, including couch covers in hot water, vacuum every inch of carpet, and get this cream from the doctor, that makes you itch even worse than you did when you had scabies! And even after the scabies are gone, the itch lasts for WEEKS!!!!!
2006-10-13 03:55:32 · answer #4 · answered by dorky_goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet, then if he/she warrants it go to them. Our answers are well meaning and caring, BUT we are NOT vets. I'm sure you'll get some good answers, balance it with commonsense. Good luck....
2006-10-13 03:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by renhoez 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
simply turn her into the local humane society or animal shelter, in other words, release your tentative ownership and allow her to be submitted to their care.
2016-03-18 08:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have mange...call your vet they will be able to treat it.
2006-10-13 03:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet
2006-10-13 03:51:10 · answer #8 · answered by This is your father 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋