Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Itchy skin disease in three sibling cats starting at 6 months
By Moriello, Karen A.·Published in Veterinary Dermatology·2001·View original on Crossref →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Feline atopy in three littermates
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Three sibling cats started showing signs of itchy skin, like hair pulling and excessive grooming, when they were just 6 months old. Their owner tried treating them for ear mites and fleas, but nothing worked, and their symptoms got worse. After ruling out other possible causes and conducting skin tests, the veterinarian diagnosed them with feline atopy (an allergic skin condition). The cats responded well to the right treatment, which helped relieve their itching and discomfort.
People also search for: why is my cat itching · cat skin allergy treatment · sibling cats with skin problems · feline atopy symptoms · cat excessive grooming solutions
Abstract
AbstractThis case report describes the history, clinical signs and diagnosis of a pruritic skin disease in three sibling cats living the same household. Clinical signs consistent with pruritus (i.e. hair pulling, hair loss, excessive grooming and face rubbing) were first noted when the cats were 6 months of age. The cats were treated for a possible ear mite and/or flea infestation; there was no response to treatment and clinical signs progressed. Although the presence of pruritus in a multiple cat household suggested an infectious or contagious aetiology, none could be identified. There was no improvement in clinical signs after a 60‐day flea control trial, three treatments of ivermectin, an 8‐week restricted diet or removal from the home for 10 days. A diagnosis of feline atopy was made on the basis of elimination of other causes of pruritus, consistent history and clinical signs, a positive intradermal skin test and response to therapy.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3164.2001.00246.x