Just as in humans, sneezing in cats is an explosive release of air through the nose and mouth – often the body’s response to irritants in the nasal passages. Sometimes, excitement or movement can bring on sneezing in cats.
“The causes of dandruff in cats can range from relatively simple—such as obesity that limits a cat’s ability to groom, allergies, or the build-up of the undercoat—to more serious issues—such as fleas or a skin infection—to very serious issues—such as cancers like cutaneous lymphoma,” Teller said.
“The causes of dandruff in cats can range from relatively simple—such as obesity that limits a cat’s ability to groom, allergies, or the build-up of the undercoat—to more serious issues—such as fleas or a skin infection—to very serious issues—such as cancers like cutaneous lymphoma,” Teller said.
More serious conditions can cause your cat to have dry skin, including parasites like fleas and mites, ringworm, allergies, fungal and bacterial infections, over grooming (an obsessive-compulsive behavior), hyperthyroidism, and diabetes. All of these conditions will have other symptoms present in addition to dry skin.
When a cat sheds their undercoat, the fur can become caught in the top coat. If a cat’s fur becomes dirty or oily, it can also become entwined and matted. Matting can also occur in places on the cat’s body that involves a lot of movement such as between the legs, under the chest, and … Read more
Decreased production of platelets may be caused by drugs, toxins, or disorders of the bone marrow. Platelets can also be inappropriately destroyed in the blood by the cat’s own immune system.
There are many causes of colitis, including stress, parasites, intestinal bacterial overgrowth, altered diet, food allergies, and immune-mediated conditions. Diagnosis may require fecal tests, abdominal radiographs (x-rays), abdominal ultrasounds, and/or a biopsy of the intestinal tissue.
Water and Glassy Looking Eyes Allergies are a surprisingly common issue for cats and can certainly lead a cat’s eyes to become irritated and watery. Common allergies that could affect your cat’s eyes include pollen, mold and mildew dust, household cleaning products, perfumes, and some medications.
What causes FHM? FHM is caused by a microscopic bacterial parasite that attaches itself to the surface of the cat’s red blood cells. This parasite was recently reclassified and named Mycoplasma haemofelis (it was previously called Hemobartonella felis).
What Causes A Hot Spot? Parasites, allergies, infections, warm weather and anything that makes your cat itchy can cause a hot spot. In general, I see hot spots more in the spring, summer and fall. This is also bug and allergy season, when the weather is warm and humid.