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Picture of lentigo simplex cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 20, 2020

You know those black freckles on the tip of the nose, gums, eyelids and the lips of an orange (ginger, yellow, red) cat? You have probably seen them and wondered what they were and if they were a health problem. … Continue reading →

Posted in orange | Tagged cat coats, cat genetics, Cat Skin Problems, genetics, orange tabby cat, red tabby, red tabby cat, red tabby cats | Leave a reply

Vitiligo transformed this tuxedo cat to a mottled white

PoC avatarPosted on February 25, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 25, 2019

Vitiligo has transformed this sweet looking tuxedo cat from a standard black-and-white coat to one which is nearly all white with a mottled black pattern. It is an ongoing process. Vitiligo occurs in humans as well and the fact that … Continue reading →

Posted in skin conditions | Tagged cat coats, Cat Skin Problems, tuxedo cat | Leave a reply

Cat Skin Problems

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2019

Cat skin problems? No. This fine looking cat is scratching his or her chin. The picture is here to simply illustrate the page and this cat has no skin problems that I know of. Skin problems in cats are quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Skin | Tagged cat hair loss, cat health problems, Cat Skin Problems | 16 Replies

Do cats get dandruff?

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2018

Do cats get dandruff? I think this is a far question because the best book on cat health that I have does not refer to the type of dandruff humans have but to walking dandruff caused by a reddish brown mite. This is not the same thing. However cats can it seems develop conventional dandruff for various reasons such as a poor diet.

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Posted in Cat Skin | Tagged cat health problems, Cat Skin Problems

Home treatment for cat skin irritation

PoC avatarPosted on September 2, 2017 by Michael BroadSeptember 2, 2017

The testimony of a visitor tells me that coconut oil can be used as a home treatment for cat skin scabs. And a vet website indicates it can be used to help alleviate skin irritation. So here’s a post about … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Skin | Tagged Cat Skin Problems, home treatments for cats | Leave a reply

Largest cat wingspan

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2015

The largest cat wingspan was recorded in northern Sweden in June 1949.  This is a confirmed and recorded report.  The cat was examined by the State Museum of Natural History.  The cat’s wings were 58 cm across or 23 inches. … Continue reading →

Posted in skin | Tagged cat anatomy, Cat Skin Problems, genetic disorders, genetic mutation, guinness world records | 3 Replies

First hand experience that anxiety can cause overgrooming in cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2013

Overgrooming in cats can be quite a serious health problem. Cats can lick the fur off their bodies and don’t even stop there, sometimes. A cat can lick exposed skin raw to the point where it bleeds and becomes infected. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cat Coats, cat emotions, Cat Flea, Cat Health, Cat Skin, Human to cat relationship, Injury, Michael Broad, Moggie, Stray Cats | Tagged cat coats, cat health problems, cat overgrooming, Cat Skin Problems, cat stress, cat stress and scratching, flea bite allergy | 29 Replies

Feline Dry Skin

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadAugust 24, 2014

by Michael (London, UK) Is there such a thing as feline dry skin? People search for it on the internet – hence this article. But how do they know or think that their cat’s skin is dry? You can’t see … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, Cat Skin | Tagged cat hair loss, cat health problems, Cat Skin Problems | Leave a reply

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