Cat Health Guide

Cat mange appear as a result of mites, unlike other cat health problems, cat mites is not very common, but can happen, since mites can be living on the cat’s skin and ear canal.

In order to diagnose cat mange, he veterinarian will need to scrape the cat’s skin to get a sample and then run it through a series of tests and microscope examination. According to the shape of the mites, the diagnosis will be given taking into account the type of mange your cat is suffering from. Domestic cat mange is a treatable condition once the doctor is able to detrmine appropiate treatment. As you will see below, the most common type of domestic cat mange are of the notoedric type but there are other.

It is important to say that results of testing are only half accurate, as mites could have been removed by the cat, only leaving a trail of toxins.

Types of Cat Mange

Ear Mites
Notoedric Mange
Demodectic cat mange
Cheyletiella mange
Chiggers
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Chronic feline bad breath may be a sign of a problem with your cat. The foul odor is not the only thing we should worry about; cats with bad breath could be suffering from diabetes, kidney’s disease, feline stomatitis and dental problems among other conditions. If you are concerned about this cat health problem, you’ll find some important information below.

We need to differentiate what really is bad breath in cats. A good way to do this is check it with the vet. If you then smell a different breath you will know something is wrong. There are different types of bad breath in cats, and each one can sign a different underlying problem. For example a problem with teeth can resemble bad breath in humans; a sweet smell can be a sign of diabetes, and kidney disease can leave your cat with ammonia like smell. Read more…