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My cat is a out doors cat. We live in the woods and latlely he is having a probolem with severe itching and hair loss. Could this be mange ? Is there a supplement I can add to his food ?

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August 26 2006 at 6:39 AM (4 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
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Does he ever come indoors?
How old is he?
How long has he had this?

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August 26 2006 at 6:59 AM (20 minutes later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: No he never comes inside. I don't know how old he is, he just showed up one day. The problem started about two weeks ago
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August 26 2006 at 7:16 AM (17 minutes and 1 second later)
         
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Dear friend,

Cats do not get mange in the way dogs do. However, the do get Milary Dermatitis and ringworm which you can see photo's here:

www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/mil-derm/html

www.fabcats.org/ringworm.html

PLease let me know if any of his lesions look like these. It is also possible he got into a toxin or even ate a critter that had ingested poison, etc.

As long as he is eating put a few drops of fish oil and primrose oil on his food every day. Also see if he will eat some plin yogurt every day as that contains acidopholus and will add "good" bacteria to his system. I would not put anything directly on his fur as he will only lick it off.

Please let me know how this is working and if you have any further questions about this. I will be happy to help in any way possible.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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August 26 2006 at 10:51 AM (3 hours and 34 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: Thank you. I don't see any leasion. I will give him the fish oil and primrose oil along with yogert. Thank You
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