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Question

I think my cat has mange but not for sure, I know I should go 2 the vet but if it does would it look like a scrap?

Answer 1

http://www.marvistavet.com/assets/images/Notoedric_Mange_Pete_2.gif

Does it look like any of those pictures?
There are a few types of mange that cats can get.
Demodex cati is a mite that can infect cats of all ages or breed. Demodex cati causes Demodectice Mange in cats.There are two main forms of the disease, localized and generalized. The localized form is the more common, with symptoms of hair loss with scaly skin on the eyelids, head, ears, and neck of the cat. The lesions may itch and be red and irritated. The generalized form of the disease has similar lesions, but may also affect the body and legs. The generalized form of the disease is often a result of an underlying disease that is suppressing the immune system. Cats that develop generalized demodicosis should be screened for underlying diseases like feline leukemia, infection with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, diabetes, and other immune-suppressing diseases. Demodicosis is a rare skin disease in cats. However, if your cat suffers from hair loss and itchy skin, particularly around the eyelids and head, Demodex needs to be considered as a cause. Once the disease is suspected, it is relatively easy to identify and treat successfully.
Feline scabies or Notoedric Mange 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. 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.
Chiggers are common skin parasites that are present throughout the central part of the United States. The scientific name for chiggers is Trombicula mites, and they are also known as harvest mites. These mites can infect and bite people, cats, and dogs, and cause severe itching. While they are difficult to prevent, they are relatively easy to treat. In cats, chiggers often take up residence on the inside of the ears and can be seen with the naked eye. They are said to look like paprika. In dogs, they can be found around the legs, head, and abdomen. Chiggers may not cause any symptoms in some animals; others may scratch at the area where the chiggers are present. In people, the mite is usually not seen, but the bite will produce a small welt, usually around the ankles, that itches intensely for several days.

Answer 2

Mange is caused by skin mites, and they can be treated, but you're asking us to guess what your cat has. It's far easier to have a vet take a look, do a simple skin scraping (with a razor blade, they do a light scrape) and check under the microscope to see if they're there.

It's the cost of an appointment, nothing big.

Answer 3

First, take him to the vet. Second, you'd know it if he had mange.

Answer 4

if you know you should go tto the vet, then why aren't you there? GET THERE