What factors can cause cat neurodermatitis

Some cats with more sensitive nerves will lick their bodies excessively due to nervousness after changes in the environment, causing skin rashes, hair loss, etc. Therefore, neurodermatitis in cats is also called licking Dermatitis.

The action of a cat licking its coat can also be considered as repairing its fur from a physiological point of view. Licking refers to the pathological changes in the coat caused by excessive licking or biting of a certain part of the cat's coat. It belongs to the neurological category of pathology.

Causes

1. The real reason is still unclear.

2. The disease is caused by neurotic anxiety or episodic mental disorder. Other reasons include changes in the environment when moving or foster care, strangers coming to the home, more cohabitation partners, or being disliked by family members, etc. This disease can occur.

3. Localized itching caused by various reasons can lead to episodic neurological disorders.

4. Sometimes related to hair removal during surgical procedures.

What are the symptoms of cat neurodermatitis

In fact, the real cause of neurodermatitis in cats is not very clear. Many situations may lead to the occurrence of the disease. Therefore, we must have a certain understanding of the corresponding symptoms of the disease so that we can discover it in time. Better treatment and care work.

1. Localized hair loss occurs in one or more places such as the lower abdomen, groin, thighs, perineum, middle and rear parts of the back, and front and rear limbs (the hair on the skin surface especially seems to be picked). Sometimes the coat disappears symmetrically from left to right.

2. Cat owners may find that sick cats suddenly experience localized hair loss. In addition, the localized hair loss does not spread but persists for weeks or months.

3. The sick cat bites or licks local fur for a long time, and continues to perform unstoppable abnormal behaviors. However, this action can be stopped after a certain period of time.

4. Except for the area where the coat disappears, there are no abnormalities in other parts.

5. The skin with lost coat does not show pathological changes. However, sometimes allergic small erythematous papules appear similar to those caused by fleas.

6. Siamese cats, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats and Abyssinian cats are susceptible to this disease, but there is no age or gender difference. In addition, nervous and overly excited cats or cats kept indoors are susceptible to this disease.

7. Sometimes the disease is induced by constipation caused by accidentally swallowed coat. ​​​​​​

How to Treat Cat GodTransdermatitis

Since the real cause of neurodermatitis is not yet clear, there is no fixed method to treat it. The first thing we need to do is to change the habit of licking hair, and then treat it according to the corresponding symptoms. Get treatment.

1. The most basic way to treat this disease is to prevent the sick cat from licking the affected area. For this reason, if the nature of the disease, the cause of the mental pain or uneasiness is clarified, the most important thing is to eliminate the cause in time.

2. When preventing a sick cat from licking the affected area, it is difficult to take measures only for the affected area, and the treatment effect cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is best to implement systemic therapy from the beginning.

3. When the cause of mental pain is unclear, continuous application of tranquilizing preparations (phenobarbital, 15 mg/kg, taken orally 3 times a day) or diazepam, 1.25 to 2.5 mg/kg, every Take orally twice a day. Or medroxyprogesterone, 2.5 mg/day, orally) can prevent licking of the coat or relieve symptoms. However, there are individual differences in the duration of treatment. In addition, sometimes therapeutic effects are seen when phenobarbital and medroxyprogesterone are used together when they are not effective alone.

4. When the cause of mental pain has been clarified and eliminated, in order to eliminate the habit of licking hair, sedatives should be used for 4 to 6 weeks. When using phenobarbital, licking can be stopped within 2 to 4 days.

5. Every few days, use medicated soap for medicated bath (povidone-iodine solution).

6. Pay attention to observe whether secondary infection occurs in the affected area, and deal with it promptly if infection occurs.

7. Even if the disease is cured, it may relapse due to mental and other reasons. Therefore, lifelong treatment is sometimes necessary.