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A deficiency in zinc mainly results in skin disorders in adult cats, but also results in growth oddities. The skin of a cat deficient in zinc would likely have erythema and hair loss. The cat may have crusty, scaly skin on its limbs or tail. [1] The coat of the cat becomes dull. Similarly, copper can affect coat health of cats; deficiencies ...
Infectious disease, veterinary medicine. A feline zoonosisis a viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, nematodeor arthropodinfectionthat can be transmitted to humans from the domesticated cat, Felis catus. Some of these diseases are reemerging and newly emerging infections or infestations caused by zoonoticpathogens transmitted by cats.
Hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia. Hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia ( HERDA ), also known as hyperelastosis cutis ( HC ), is an inherited autosomal recessive connective tissue disorder. It develops from a homozygous recessive mutation that weakens collagen fibers that allow the skin of the animal to stay connected to the rest ...
Sebaceous adenitis and hair loss in a dog. Sebaceous adenitis in an uncommon skin disease found in some breeds of dog, and more rarely in cats, rabbits and horses. [1] characterised by an inflammatory response against the dog's sebaceous glands (glands found in the hair follicles in the skin dermis), which can lead to the destruction of the gland.
Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [ 2] (a dermatomycosis ), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [ 1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [ 1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [ 1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [ 1]
Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others. Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses.
Rain scald. Rain scald (also known as dermatophilosis, tufailosis, rain rot or streptothricosis [ 1]) is a dermatological disease affecting cattle and horses. Once in the skin, the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis causes inflammation of the skin as well as the appearance of scabs and lesions.
Cats can also experience a type of blood clot called “Saddle thrombus,” which blocks blood flow to the hind legs. Some tick-borne diseases can also cause paralysis, but thankfully, with ...