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My cat has small scabs all over his head and some on his body. What could this be?
I have started noticing small bumps or scabs on my cats head. At first I thought this might be from rough housing with the kitten but they have not healed up and I am noticing more. Also, the kitten does not have any of these scabs. He does NOT have fleas and otherwise seems active and healthy. Do you have any idea as to what these could be and what I can do about it. BTW he is a young cat and has never had any health problems. Please help!! Thank you
If he is flea free, then it sounds like food allergy.
Food ingredients most commonly responsible for allergies are beef, chicken, fish, eggs and milk. The tendency to develop allergies is genetically determined. Cats with other allergies like inhalant allergies or atopy may be at increased risk for developing a food allergy.
What to Watch For
Itchy (pruritic) skin, especially around the face, paws and ears
Bad skin odor
Excessive scaling
Red bumps or papules
Ear infections
Self-inflicted skin trauma resulting from severe itching
Diarrhea and vomiting, although most cats with food allergy only develop skin problems
Diagnostic tests are needed to recognize food allergy and exclude other diseases that may cause similar symptoms.
A complete medical history and physical examination. Your veterinarian will examine the skin closely and inquire about your cat’s dietary history. However, most animals that develop food allergy have not had a recent change in diet and have been eating the same food for a long period of time.
An elimination food trial. This test consists of identifying a diet that contains ingredients to which the pet has never been exposed and strict feeding of this food alone for 8 to 12 weeks. Food allergy is considered a possibility if the itchiness and scratching subside and your cat does not develop relapsing skin or ear infections during the food trial.
Treatment for food allergy may include one or more of the following:
Avoidance of the offending food or food ingredient
Antihistamines to decrease the itching
Treatment of secondary bacterial or yeast infections
New food allergies can develop over time. If your cat was diagnosed previously with food allergy and has been well controlled with a special diet but once again is showing signs of allergic skin disease, he may have developed a new allergy. Under these circumstances, consult your veterinarian to determine whether a new allergy has developed or whether another disease is present.
Another elimination food trial may be necessary to make this distinction. Patience and determination are important for the success of an elimination food trial. You and your family must be strict and be certain that no one “breaks” the food trial by giving the cat treats or table scraps. Strict compliance with the trial is essential for proper interpretation of the results. This means no treats, flavored medications or flavored vitamins during the trial.
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