Miliary dermatitis refers to one of the dermatological diseases of cats. Visually, this dermatitis appears as small grains, so-called pimples, scattered all over the body of the animal.
Causes of the disease:
Flea bites and increased sensitivity of cats to these bites;Reaction to food;the presence of infections, such as bacterial, fungal or viral, as well as the presence of atopic dermatitis;taking medications that cause a similar reaction, etc.And now for more details
Hypersensitivity - some animals are more sensitive to the bites of different insects and react more acutely to food allergens, including medications. A reaction to a flea bite will be one of the most common reactions, manifesting as pimples in the head and back area.The second most common hypersensitivity falls to atopic dermatitis, which is caused as a reaction to allergens that are in the environment. Miliary dermatitis in this case appears almost all over the body, to the point that some areas may go bald. Cat owners should pay attention if the cat suddenly begins to itch, because there is itching.
Infections - A hypodermic mite causes this type of dermatitis. If the cat has an infectious disease, then the cause of miliary dermatitis is obvious.Other causes - for example, the presence of leaf blistering or other skin diseases.
The rash may find a single location or it may appear all over the body. And it can also be a signal of other diseases. The symptomatology is as follows: itching, the cat is constantly itching, alopecia in the area of the rash. If you see that your cat licks itself more often than usual, then it is not a normal whim of hers and she seeks to be so clean, but the very itching that the cat seeks to scratch.
The first thing the doctor will do is take the skin for tests, swabs, cultures to evaluate the microflora. He will ask about her lifestyle, possible diseases, for example, chronic diseases, the conditions in which the animal lives, etc. All of the tests prescribed will depend on what the doctor examining your pet specifically assumes.
The treatment of such dermatitis directly depends on the causes of its manifestation. But no matter how you spin it, it is a complex treatment, which includes taking medications against fleas, antibiotics, antiseptics, antifungal drugs, and so on. In any case, only a veterinarian can make a real assessment of the problem and prescribe the right treatment.