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4 Common Causes Of Cat Skin Allergies

Has your cat been scratching more often than usual lately? Cat's suffer from allergies just like pet parents do, but instead of constant sneezing, it affects their skin. Learn here what are some of the most common causes of skin allergies in cats and ways you can help get him some much needed relief. Read

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4 Common Causes Of Cat Skin Allergies By Meredith Alling

Has your cat been scratching more often than usual lately? Cat's suffer from allergies just like pet parents do, but instead of constant sneezing, it affects their skin. Learn here what are some of the most common causes of skin allergies in cats and ways you can help get him some much needed relief.

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5 Facts on Pruritus in Cats and Dogs By Maureen Ryan

Chewing, itching, and scratching are all apart of being a dog or cat. However, if you catch your pet doing these things in excess, it could be pruritus, and there might be an underlying medical condition that you should treat immediately.

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5 Treatments For Cat Dry Skin By Lauren Leonardi

Dry skin is no fun for anyone, including cats, but there can be many different reasons for it. Luckily, there are just as many ways to get rid of it. Find out more here on what is causing your cat's dry skin, and more importantly, how to help.

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7 Common Causes Of Lick Granuloma In Dogs And Cats By Maureen Ryan

Itโ€™s natural for pets to chew and lick themselves, but when it becomes compulsive and constant, your pet can develop serious problems, such as lick granuloma. Learn how to tell if your pet's licking is getting out of hand here.

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Alopecia in Cats: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention By Roy Higgs

Alopecia is a condition that causes hair loss in cats. Here, we discuss the condition in more detail.

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Autoimmune Skin Diseases in Cats By Roy Higgs

Catsโ€™ autoimmune skin illnesses occur when the immune system of the body destroys the skin cells in its own body. We go into further detail in this article.

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Can Cats Get Acne? By Roy Higgs

Cats can get acne, just like humans, despite their impeccable grooming habits. Learn more about how to prevent and treat feline acne.

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Cat Hair Loss - What It Might Mean & What You Can Do About It By Lauren Leonardi

Have you noticed your cat scratching just a bit more often these days? If your cat is starting to lose their hair, there maybe an underlying health reason such as allergies or thyroid diseases. Find out here the most common reasons your cat might be losing hair, and how to treat and prevent more hair loss.

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Cat Warts: Types, Causes, and Treatment By Roy Higgs

Cat warts are a common cutaneous ailment that affects cats of all ages. In this article, we discuss this skin condition further.

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Contact Dermatitis In Dogs And Cats By Meredith Alling

The items that we keep around the house and the plants that grow naturally in our yards are not always safe for our pets. Contact dermatitis is one problem that can occur if your pet makes physical contact with an irritating substance.

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Demodectic Mange Treatment For Dogs And Cats By Meredith Alling

Demodectic mange is a skin disease caused by microscopic parasites that is usually passed through child birth. This type of mange can result in hair loss and be extremely painful. Luckily there are treatment options available. Learn what they are here.

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Dog And Cat Acne By Meredith Alling

Not every pet is blessed with a clear complexion. In dogs, acne often shows up in the teenage years (sound familiar?), while in cats, it can strike at any age. Find out what causes breakouts in pets and what treatments are available.

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Dog and Cat Dermatitis: Itchy Skin in Pets By Team PetCareRx

Skin allergies are common problems among dogs and cats, manifesting themselves in the form of skin problems. Help protect your pet and learn more.

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Feline Skin Fragility Syndrome By Roy Higgs

Feline Skin Fragility Syndrome (FSFS) affects the skin and fur of cats and is an unusual and poorly understood illness. We discuss this skin condition further in this article.

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Fighting Feline Superficial Pyoderma: Benzoyl Peroxide and Other Effective Treatments By Roy Higgs

Uncover effective treatments for feline superficial pyoderma with a focus on benzoyl peroxide. Explore strategies to combat skin issues in cats and ensure their well-being.

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Hot Spot Symptoms in Dogs and Cats By Meredith Alling

Hot spots are one of the most painful skin infections out there. Learn the symptoms to help keep your pet happy and comfortable.

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Hot Spot Treatment for Dogs and Cats By Meredith Hudson

Hot spots are extremely painful and if treated incorrectly, can cause your pet even more pain and make the infection worse. Learn more here.

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How To Identify Demodicosis In Dogs And Cats By Meredith Alling

Demodicosis, better known as mange, is a irritating skin disease caused by Demodex mites. These microscopic pests can cause serious health issues when in large numbers. Here are a few ways you can identify whether or not your pet has demodicosis.

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How to Protect Your Cat from Chigger Bites? By Roy Higgs

Little, irritating mites called chiggers can attach to cats and leave behind red, unpleasant patches on their skin. In this article, we discuss this uncomfortable condition more.

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How to Treat Dog and Cat Dandruff By Gina Carey

Dandruff in cats and dogs can be treated by changing grooming, diet, and other routines. Read more about treating flaky skin in pets.

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Is Your Cat Suffering From Notoedric Mange? By Roy Higgs

Notoedric mange, also called scabies. Mange is a skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing severe itching and hair loss.

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Lice in Cats: Management and Prevention By Roy Higgs

Lice are tiny insects that affect many pets, cats included. Learn more about managing and preventing lice infestation in cats in this article.

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Lick Granuloma In Dogs And Cats: Painful Skin Sores By Meredith Alling

Dogs, cats and licking seem to go hand in hand. It never does strike a pet parent to see their pet continuously lick themselves. Lick granuloma is when your pet obsessively licks one spot over and over and over again, sometimes resulting in painful sores. Learn more here on the different causes that may be having your pet over-licking themselves.

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Malassezia Dermatitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment By Roy Higgs

Malassezia dermatitis is a frequent skin ailment in cats caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Malassezia. This article talks about how to treat this condition and much more.

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