Why does my cat have chronic scabs and recurring skin problems?

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Our cat Coral has had scabs on her back/neck/legs,/tail/head since July, started with feline acne on chin. Tests for fleas/fugal culture/mites all Neg. Has been on hyrolized diet for 2 months. Changed litter to pine 1 month ago. Black spots on nose, debris in eyes. Has been on prednesilone and clavamox for a few months, scabs return when meds stop. Any ideas what else it could be? Next step is to take her to a specialist. Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It sounds like you are doing a good job ruling out the usual causes of chronic skin disease. You have one more month before you will know if its food (it takes 3 months to reset the immune system). I would recommend ruling out hyperthyroidism (although this typically affects older cats). Otherwise environmental allergies would be the most likely cause. These can be to ANYTHING (house mites, dust mites, grass, pollen..etc). I think you guys are on the right track. Keep going and best of luck!

Why does my cat have chronic scabs and recurring skin problems?

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