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Allergic Dermatitis in Cats
Skin inflammation from allergic reactions to food, environmental allergens, or fleas. Intense itching is characteristic, with hair loss from excessive grooming.
Vet Supervised
Symptoms
- Intense itching
- Hair loss (from overgrooming)
- Skin redness
- Scabs/crusts
- Ear inflammation
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Causes
- Food allergy
- Environmental allergy (pollen, dust)
- Flea allergy
- Contact allergy
Diagnosis
1
Elimination diet trial
2
Skin examination
3
Allergy testing
4
Skin biopsy
Treatment
- Allergen removal
- Steroids/immunomodulators
- Dietary management
- Thorough flea prevention
Prognosis
Good if allergen can be identified and avoided. Food allergies often improve with dietary management.
Severity: Medium
Prevention
- Thorough flea prevention
- High-quality diet
- Clean environment maintenance
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