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March 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Cats with atopic dermatitis often have severe, year-round itching and respond well to certain treatments.
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May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
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February 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Lymphangiosarcoma was confirmed in cats with specific skin symptoms using a lymphatic marker.
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September 1997 in “Veterinary dermatology” Mupirocin ointment effectively treats feline acne.
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January 2016 in “Companion animal” Cats lose hair due to itching or health issues, needing various tests for diagnosis.
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January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária” A cat in Brazil had severe skin issues worsened by improper treatment.
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August 1998 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause itching in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.
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December 2021 Cats likely have a reactive skin condition, while dogs may have a more complex, possibly cancerous one.
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February 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology” Malassezia in cat skin biopsies may indicate internal cancer.
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
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March 2023 in “PubMed” The cat improved with treatment but had kidney issues from long-term allopurinol use.
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