Why is my cat's skin itchy from his walking harness or vest?

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Hi,from few months I'm walking my cat outside but instead of harness and leash I use a cat cloth and tie from a sweatshirt,the vest is from soft thin material,wide enough for him to get out easy from it,he loves it and is much healthier than before,even started walks for up to 3 hours daily,but his skin became itchy and rough especially on the place that the ties are tide up,he started to scratch a lot causing almost bald spot,how can I stop the itch and soften his skin or prevent it somehow? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 7 years old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It sounds like the vest is rubbing and may have even caused a skin infection. I would have a vet check it out to see if the skin needs treatment. They can also help you make adjustments to the vest so that it is not comfortable for Tikvichko to wear. Once the inflammation calms down, the rough skin should go back to normal over a couple months.

Why is my cat's skin itchy from his walking harness or vest?

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