Symptoms and treatment of cat eczema

Jan 30,2024
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Symptoms of cat eczema:

1. Red spots, blood rashes, blisters, erosions and scales appear on the skin affected areas, and may also be accompanied by itching, pain, Symptoms such as heat.

2. Red rashes or papules appear on the skin of acute eczema. The lesions start on the face and back, especially the bridge of the nose, eyes and cheeks, and easily spread to the surrounding areas to form small blisters. After the blisters burst, there will be local erosion. Due to itching and the moistness of the affected area, the animals will be restless and lick and bite the affected area, causing the symptoms of skin papules to worsen.

3. Due to the long course of chronic eczema, the skin becomes thickened, mossy, and has dandruff. Although the moistening of the skin relieves the symptoms, symptoms of itching remain and may worsen.

Treatment methods for cats suffering from eczema:

1. Apply cortisone acetate ointment, triamcinolone, hydrocortisone, hydroprednisone ointment, etc. Apply to the affected area of ​​the cat.

2. For infected cats with eczematous dermatitis, 5 mg of prednisolone acetate, 100 mg of sodium sulfoacetamide, 3 mg of neomycin sulfate, 500 units of bacitracin zinc, and 80 g of petroleum jelly can be used Mix the paste and apply it on the affected area.

3. Cats with serious infections can be treated with antibiotics, including 60,000 units of penicillin/kg of body weight and 0.5 mg of dexamethasone/kg of body weight, mixed intramuscularly, twice a day.

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