Flea allergic dermatitis in cats is a disease of the skin of an animal that arises from a flea bite, and requires good treatment, as well as prevention. Any pet, on which such parasites live, can get sick, and genes have nothing to do with it.
Fleas possess saliva, which consists of fifteen kinds of allergens. They cause dermatitis in cats, as a result of which animals need treatment. Pets that do not have an increased sensitivity to bites of parasites do not suffer very much. They can only scratch strongly, and thereby do themselves harm.
Dermatitis in a cat - symptoms
Flea dermatitis in cats manifests itself most often in spring and autumn, and the treatment is mainly to rid the pet of parasites. After bites, the cat feels a strong itch over the body, especially near the front of the tail. Pitomies may have respiratory problems. She will sneeze, cough, wheeze. Also you can detect watery discharge from the eyes, nose. In some cases, the cat will vomit and suffer from diarrhea. On the body of the animal may appear linear granulomas, eosinophilic plaques, miliary dermatitis. Wool ptomitsy will intensively fall out, which can lead to baldness.
How to treat dermatitis in a cat?
To cure your pet from dermatitis, it is necessary, first of all, to rid it of parasites, as well as to mechanically clean the premises and treat the insecticide habitat of the pet. To date, there is a huge number of anti-fleeces. To choose the right medicine for your cat, you need to seek help from a specialist.
Also, the veterinarian will be able to prescribe a treatment that will help the animal recover sooner. After all, your pet may need antibiotics, as well as antifungal drugs. A treatment with steroids will be necessary for a cat, which has terrible itching. Do not throw your pet in trouble. And as soon as you see that he is not feeling well, do not lose this fact from your consciousness, and take care of the pet.