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What symptoms does a cat with eczema show?
Feline eczema is acute or chronic. Acute shows red rash and papules, often on the face and back (nose bridge, eyes, cheeks), spreading to small blisters that weep; itching causes licking that worsens it. Chronic shows thickened, lichenified, scaly skin over a longer course.
Why is my cat losing fur? Mainly on the head and back.
There are many reasons a cat may lose fur. If it is simple shedding, it may be seasonal or due to poor nutrition. During the spring and autumn coat changes, cats shed old hair and grow new, so owners should brush frequently and supplement with lecithin, fish oil, and similar products to support coat repair. If the hair loss is patchy and accompanied by bald spots, dandruff, or scabs, it is usually caused by a skin condition.
Can cats eat human fish oil?
Generally not recommended, because human and cat-specific fish oil differ in nutrients and dosage. A small amount of human fish oil usually won't harm a cat, but too much burdens the stomach and causes problems. Pet-specific fish oil has Omega-3 and other nutrients that improve skin and coat, helping dry skin, dandruff, shedding, and repairing damaged skin cells.
No dandruff but a bit red and swollen
Ringworm usually brings patchy hair loss, redness, itching, and dandruff. From the photo the cat has hair loss and redness; besides ringworm it could be folliculitis or bacterial/parasitic infection. If it worsens, see a vet to confirm and treat.
My cat has a scab on its hind leg that hurts when touched but does not lose hair
A painful scab without hair loss may be from injury, such as a fall while playing; observe and use an Elizabethan collar if it bites the spot. If scabs multiply or show pus and dandruff, it may be folliculitis or fungal infection—get a skin scraping at the vet.
My dog has a coin-sized scab; after it mostly fell off the skin is still hard, the hair there thinned, and dandruff-like flakes fall off — what disease is this, urgent help
Black scabs, dandruff, and hair loss are likely from bacterial, fungal, or mite skin infection. Bacteria or fungi cause scabs and post-loss dandruff; parasites like mange mites, scabies, ticks, or fleas cause itching and folliculitis. Environment, poor care, or genetics also contribute. See a vet for scraping and use the right medicine with an Elizabethan collar.
My cat has gray spots on its skin
Gray spots can have several causes: pigmentation (common in poor-nutrition, vitamin-deficient, or aging cats, usually needing no treatment but coat supplements), skin infection (bacteria, fungus, parasites, with dandruff, itching, redness, hair loss — see a vet), depigmenting disease like vitiligo, or other disease such as tumors or allergy. Treat per the vet.
My cat has a red scab on its body with hair loss around it; I suspect ringworm — what should I do?
If ringworm is suspected, confirm with a Wood's lamp or skin scraping; ringworm shows hair loss, itching, dandruff, round red patches, and with bacteria, weeping or pus. It is fungal, treated with ketoconazole or terbinafine ointment plus medicated baths and sunlight, an Elizabethan collar during treatment, and vitamin B for skin healing.
My cat lost a patch of fur on its head and is unstable, hissing and trying to attack people
Hair loss suggests skin infection or fight wound. Check for dandruff/redness; a Wood's lamp showing apple-green hints ringworm. Mood swings may come from pain or stress. If no wound but dandruff, likely infection—see a vet for the pathogen. Common pathogens: Staphylococcus, Malassezia, Microsporum, mites.
How to Remove Dog Dandruff
Dog dandruff shows up as white, flaky specks in the coat and can come from dry weather, poor nutrition, harsh shampoos, mites, or vitamin gaps. To clear it, keep up with parasite control, balance the diet, and brush regularly — and see a vet if it keeps getting worse.