Your cat is itching, has lost some hair, and their skin is red. Could it be demodex mites? Demodex mites on cats are microscopic parasites that can cause itching, ear infections, and hair loss (1).

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Just like people, cats and dogs can have food allergies, too. And like humans, those allergic responses can range from itchy and irritating to severe and dangerous. Food allergies in pets can ...

Perhaps you’ve noticed that your cat has developed sneezing or is itching more than usual. Humans aren’t the only ones who end up with runny and stuffy noses, annoying itching, and other ...