Why does a cat’s skin turn red locally?
Causes of partial redness of cat’s skin:
1. Allergy
Cat’s skin is partially red but does not lose hair, which is very It may be caused by allergies. If no obvious lesions are found on the skin, and there are no symptoms such as hair loss, scabs, or oozing, but the skin is red, it is likely to be caused by allergies such as food allergies, environmental allergies, etc.
2. Fungus
If the cat’s skin is partially red and accompanied by increased hair loss and dandruff, it is likely to be infected with fungus, also known as cat moss. Confirmation also requires methods such as Wood's lamp, microscopy, and fungal culture. Cat moss can also be transmitted to humans when their immunity is low, so it is recommended to wash hands frequently and pay attention to hygiene after coming into contact with cats.
3. Mites
After a cat is infected with mites, small red spots will appear in the early stage. The cat will scratch like crazy due to itching, and in the later stage, a large area of red spots will appear. Rash, hair loss or even suppuration.
4. External stimulation
In the case of external stimulation, symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, and redness will appear. In this case, you can use cold compress method for emergency treatment. If the effect is good, you can return to normal in about 24-36 hours.
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