Mary Allen
Skin fungus in cats occurs particularly in young or weakened animals and is noticeable through various external symptoms, which we would like to explain below.
Skin fungus in cats can manifest itself through various changes in the structure of the fur, the skin, and the claws because the fungus attacks the cat’s skin and hair severely. An indication of the fungal infestation could be that you suddenly discover circular, bald patches in your cat’s fur.
Itching & Hair Loss: Skin Fungus in Cats
Where the fungus begins to spread varies widely. However, many cat owners discover the first signs in the cat’s head area, for example on the ears. The circular hair loss exposes reddened, often scaly skin that can be surrounded by an inflamed edge.
In general, cat fur no longer looks as healthy and shiny as it used to: It is dull, scaly and the cat sheds a lot more hair than usual when brushing. Oily areas of skin and fur can occur as well as extremely dry ones. The animals scratch themselves constantly and can show inflammation of the skin and claws.
Suspected Skin Fungus: Do You Have To Go To the Vet?
If your cat has any sudden coat changes, you should always have them checked out by a veterinarian. Skin fungus is very contagious, also for humans, and also unpleasant for the cat. It should also be clarified why the immune system of your house tiger is so weak that the fungal infestation could occur at all.
In addition, the veterinarian will help distinguish the symptoms of skin fungus from those of a parasite infestation and determine appropriate treatment so your pet gets better as soon as possible.