Red skin in cats may be caused by parasitic infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, etc. Cats are sucked by parasites, causing red papules on their skin. Regular deworming is recommended for prevention. In addition, not bathing for a long time and living in a poor living environment will lead to a decrease in the cat's skin resistance, which will then cause bacteria to invade the skin and cause the skin to become red. Eventually, fungal infection can also cause your cat’s skin to become red. It is recommended to go to the hospital to find out the cause of the red skin and then treat it accordingly.

What are the initial signs of ringworm in cats?

The initial symptoms of ringworm in cats include hair loss, dander, and scabs. When a cat develops tinea felis, the initial symptoms include round or irregular hair loss, and the surface of the infected skin is accompanied by scales or erythema-like arching, and some may also form scabs. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time. Skin scraping examination, diagnosis and symptomatic treatment. In addition, the treatment cycle for cat ringworm is long, so it is recommended to continue taking medication until complete recovery. During the treatment period, it is recommended to wear a collar to prevent licking.

Is there a difference between cat fungal infection and cat ringworm? ?

There is a difference between cat fungal infection and cat ringworm. Cat ringworm is caused by cats being infected with fungi such as Microsporum. There are many types of fungi, so infection with fungi is not necessarily cat ringworm. Because cats need targeted medication after being infected with fungi, it is generally recommended that cats be infected with fungal skin diseases by promptly taking hair microscopic examination to confirm the type of fungus and then administer symptomatic medication. It is usually recommended that owners tidy up the environment at home and disinfect cat supplies regularly.

What should you pay attention to to prevent cat skin problems?

First, it is recommended that cats be treated with external anthelmintics regularly. Generally, cats need to be treated with external anthelmintics once a month.

Second, you need to dry the cat's hair after bathing it to prevent the cat's hair from being wet for a long time and causing skin diseases.

Third, when breeding, cats’ living environment and items used need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly to keep the environment dry and ventilated.