Why is my 5-month-old cat scratching constantly and damaging his skin?

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My little cat is scratching so much.. All the time like 3-5 minute straight.. And this is what he made.. He is 5 months old. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 21 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You will need to take your cat to a veterinarian for a skin exam. Your cat could be suffering from an allergy, mites, fleas, a bacterial or fungal infection. each of these requires a different treatment, so it is important to find out what is causing the itch. Your vet will do a thorough exam and maybe a a skin scrape. He will then discuss the options with you and then prescribe medications, possibly give an injection to stop the itching.

Why is my 5-month-old cat scratching constantly and damaging his skin?

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