Feline miliary dermatitis is a skin condition in cats that results from an allergy. Some cats develop an allergic reaction to fleas, mites, lice, food, medicines, and environmental allergens. Auto-immune diseases can also cause miliary dermatitis as a cat’s immune system cannot fully defend the body from infections and diseases. The common symptoms of this skin condition are lesions that look like millet seeds. Cats with this condition persistently scratch parts of their body as they feel very itchy. They also lick or bite the affected skin. Sometimes, touching the affected skin can make them feel very itchy. Rashes typically develop, which eventually become lesions. Cats with miliary dermatitis need medical attention. The veterinarian may ask the pet owner for the cat’s medical history and perform some tests, such as allergy tests, skin scrapings, fungal culture, biopsy, or diet change. The treatment depends on the root cause of the skin condition determined by veterinarians London, ON.
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