Pet Skin Care for Cats

Your cat's skin is its first line of defense against disease, according to the Peteducation.com website. However, problems like fleas, allergies and other skin conditions can compromise the skin.

  1. Identification

    • The first step in caring for your cat's skin is recognizing when there is a problem. Common symptoms of skin disorder in cats include flaky skin, irritated and red skin, and hair loss or scaly lesions on the skin.

    Significance

    • If you think your cat has a skin disease, take him to your veterinarian. Your vet will examine the problem areas and may take a biopsy or blood sample to diagnose the issue further.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Treatment will depend on the cause of the skin problem. In some cases, your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotic creams. If the skin problem is a skin allergy, you may have to remove all allergens from your home before your cat recovers.