The big thing is trying to keep the cat groomed, keeping them combed out, keeping them from getting matted, and then looking for lumps and bumps....
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Are there things I can do at home to help my cat avoid skin issues? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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There are. One of the big things is keeping your cat nice and lean. How about that? Most people didn't think this was going to be a fat talk....
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A big thing I find with cats, especially indoor cats, is proper nutrition and portion control....
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As we just mentioned, you're normally going to see a lump or a bump. Sometimes they can get oozy and inflamed, scalier, crusty, or loose hair....
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Yes. The allergies issue in cats is honestly not as bad as it is in dogs. We do see allergies and cats....
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Just like you or me, minor abrasion or cut irritation that we may clean up will heal on it. We don't have to see a doctor for that....
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And skin cancer in cats is not a death sentence....
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Cats get very similar skin cancers to what you and I can get....
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We commonly see parasites in cats. Fleas are always a concern with cats. We also sometimes even will see ticks with cats....
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Of course, it's optional, but we would say that it's very necessary....
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Some of the breeds, like a Siamese, are more prone. Breeds like the sphynx cat that doesn't have hair, obviously, are more prone....
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It can....
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If you see some swelling or an abscess....
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With some of these, honestly, very little, but sun exposure in cats and people can lead to types of skin cancer....
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Dermatitis is a general term that means the skin's inflamed....
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Definitely, even if your cat is a strictly indoor cat, there are multiple reasons that that will factor in, but especially our outdoor cats are mor...
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That is the treatment of choice for tumors in cats. Once again, the sooner we deal with things, the better....
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Grooming products possibly can. A lot of people don't use grooming products on their cats....
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Anytime your cat comes in, we're going to perform a full physical exam to make sure the overall health of the cat's good....
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Skin cancer is fairly unusual, but any lump or bump in your cat needs to be checked....