Signs of Cat Mange

Mange in cats is a treatable condition of the skin. Different types of mange exist, and a number of symptoms may appear when a cat has mange.

  1. What Is Mange?

    • According to the Cat Health Guide, mange is an uncomfortable skin condition that can afflict cats and is caused by mites. Different types of mange affect different parts of the body.

    Ear Mites

    • Ear mites are the cause of one form of mange that specifically affects the ears of a cat. Symptoms of ear mites include inflammation, irritation and oozing of the ear canal.

    Head Mange

    • Head mange is also called notoedric mange and cat scabies. Symptoms of this type of mange include excessive scratching, bleeding and sores.

    Demodectic Mange

    • Demodectic mange is a more severe and somewhat rare form of mange in cats. Symptoms of demodectic mange include hair loss, redness, irritation and inflammation of the skin.

    Chiggers

    • Chiggers is another type of mange that can affect cats. Symptoms of chiggers include sores, scabs and raw skin.