Why Your Cat’s Paw Pads Are Peeling
📝 Summary
Causes of peeling cat paw pads, from vitamin B lack and dry air to rough litter and infection, with balm care and when to see a vet.
1 Common Causes
A lack of vitamin B can cause pad peeling, so watch overall intake. Dry air also dehydrates the skin and peels the pads; give more water and apply a soothing balm like petroleum jelly. Rough litter such as bentonite makes cats scrape and wear the pads during digging. A skin condition with bacterial or fungal infection brings itching, hair loss, lichenification, and crusting that needs a clinic exam to find the cause and the right ointment.
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