My cat is itching severely with raw and scaly skin. What's wrong?

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My cat is itching severely and has some spots that are raw from the scratching and she has some places that have starred to heal that are scaly looking! I have 2 inside cats and the other 1 is fine. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Inky! There are a number of different things that can cause excessive itching and hair loss like this in cats. The most common possibilities would include allergies (food allergies, or an allergy to something in the environment), fleas, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Even if your other cat is not affected, Inky may be more sensitive to certain things than he is. Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so I would recommend taking Inky to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate medication to treat it.

My cat is itching severely with raw and scaly skin. What's wrong?

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