Why is my cat's fur greasy, scabby, and smelly with skin issues?

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I need advice regarding my cat ( 2yr) recent scab,skin n fur problem that my cat has developed. He used to have beautiful, shiny fluffy fur, until I say the last 6months or so on and off his fur has gone from greasy, smelly, scabby, weeping. It's not all the time though. I've started 2 bath him and his fur feels lovely after a bath. Then quickly becomes "lifeless" I use frontline spot on every 4 weeks. I comb them and sometimes will find the odd flea but not very often. Any advice would be great. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your post! Smokey's skin does not look too happy. Not sure what type of shampoo you are using but this almost looks a bit like a skin infection Or dermatitis. Insect bites can sometimes look like this as well. I would suggest starting him on omega 3 fish oil (such as welactin for cats) and use a shampoo such as duoxo chlorhexidine PS combination. It could also be a part of a condition known as eosinophilic granuloma complex. If it does not improve I would see you vet for a further workup as different treatment may be required. Feel free to contact me with further questions or concerns

Why is my cat's fur greasy, scabby, and smelly with skin issues?

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