Seborrhea in Felines

Seborrhea is a skin disorder in cats that causes excessive flaking or oiliness of the skin and hair. It can be caused by a number of things, including genetics, underlying diseases, or an unbalanced diet: 

• Primary seborrhea: An inherited disease that's rare in cats. It's characterized by scaling skin and is not itchy. 

• Secondary seborrhea: A symptom of another disease, such as allergies, infections, parasites, or hormonal issues. 

• Unbalanced diet: An unbalanced diet can cause seborrhea. 

Symptoms of seborrhea in cats include: 

• Flaky, red, or inflamed skin 

• An unpleasant odor 

• Oily coat 

• Skin that's worse in areas with skin folds, like the neck, face, feet, armpits, and thighs 

Treatment for seborrhea depends on the cause and can include:

Antibiotics, Steroids, Shampoos, Vitamin A or retinoids, Hormone therapy, and Diet adjustments. 

If your cat has genetic seborrhea, it can only be managed, but it's usually not curable. A healthy diet with enough fatty acids can help prevent the condition.