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A piece of cat's skin is hairless and white meat is exposed

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Alexander Smith
A patch of hairless skin on a cat that exposes white flesh may be caused by malnutrition, allergies, cat ringworm, etc. First of all, if it is caused by malnutrition, it is a normal phenomenon and generally there is no need to worry too much. If the local skin is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as skin itching, redness and swelling, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a professional pet hospital for examination in time, and then take targeted treatment measures based on the examination results to avoid aggravation of the disease.

1. Malnutrition

If a cat is picky about food for a long time, it will lead to a lack of a large number of nutrients in the body, causing malnutrition. It will also affect the normal growth of hair follicles, causing hair to fall out, thus exposing the skin. White meat. You can feed your cat some foods with high nutritional value, such as cat food, canned cats, etc., which can supplement nutrition and improve hair loss.

2. Allergy

If the cat eats food that is susceptible to allergies or is exposed to allergens, the skin will appear redness, swelling, itching and other symptoms, and it may become allergic after scratching. It will lead to hair follicle necrosis, hair loss, and the appearance of white flesh. Cats must be treated with antihistamines under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Cat tinea

It is a fungal infectious disease. The disease will cause hair damage on the face, trunk and limbs, and may fall off. If not treated in time, it may It will cause hair loss over a large area, and you need to take antifungal drugs as directed by your doctor to improve it.

During the treatment period, the cat must be cleaned and bathed frequently. When the disease worsens, the cat needs to be taken to the pet hospital in time. Through active and effective treatment, the development of the disease can be controlled, which is beneficial to Body recovered.