Mange in cats is a skin condition caused by non-burrowing and burrowing mites. This is not a fatal disease but it can make your cat extremely uncomfortable. The burrowing mites get into the skin and live there for their entire life span. Non-burrowing mites just live and feed on the cats skin. Either way this causes them to itch and cause raw irritable spots on the skin.
There are two different types of cat mange that can all types of cat breeds, the first one being Notoedric Mange which is also called Scabies is brought on by the burrowing mites. This is the kind of mange that will cause your cat to scratch until the hair is missing and the skin is very crusty. This can be passed on to humans as well so it needs to be taken care of right away.
The second kind of mange is also known as ear mites. These are the non-burrowing mites that feed on your cats skin scales. Inflammation and scratching of the ear are symptoms of this type of mange. It may lead to an ear infection which can turn into something more serious if not taken care of right away. One of the most important responsibilities of owning a cat is preventative cat care. Stay on top of things and pay close attention to your cat and nip it in the bud before it causes major health problems.
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