What to do when your cat is itchy

An itchy cat can be caused by various factors. Firstly, it could be an infection by external parasites such as fleas or mites, which can be resolved by using external parasite repellents. Secondly, it could be caused by fungal infections, which can be treated with antifungal medications. Lastly, it could be due to itching caused by damp and humid conditions resulting in skin rashes. In this case, it is necessary to undergo anti-inflammatory and antibacterial treatment while paying attention to hygiene management.

1. Itching caused by external parasite infections

Common external parasites in cats include mites and ticks, which usually cause symptoms such as hair loss, redness, itching, dandruff, and scabs. External parasites such as fleas and lice usually bite and suck blood, causing cats to itch severely, affecting their sleep, appetite, and causing irritability. They can also cause skin inflammation. Cats will exhibit frequent scratching of the skin, flea droppings in the hair, or visible parasites. It is necessary to regularly prevent external parasites in cats and pay attention to prevent cats from licking the medication after using parasite repellents.

2. Itching caused by fungal infections

Fungal infections in cat skin are commonly known as ringworm, with clinical symptoms mainly consisting of itching, hair loss, skin crusting, and increased dandruff. In addition to clinical symptoms, a skin microscope examination is also required to make a further diagnosis. If the diagnosis is confirmed as a ringworm infection, treatments containing ingredients such as伊曲康唑 and 特比萘芬 can be used.

3. Itching caused by eczema

Cats' eczema is an inflammatory response of the skin to allergens. Symptoms often include redness, swelling, pus-filled bubbles, itching, and papules, which are relatively easy to distinguish. When a cat exhibits eczema symptoms, the owner should promptly purchase effective eczema medications from an animal hospital and apply them to the cat's skin. At the same time, stop the cat from scratching the affected area to help it recover health.