Can you get a rash from being scratched by a cat?

Answer 1

Could be many things, something as preventable as a flea bite, or a tick stuck in there. Also something that needs to treated by a veterinarian like ringworm (it's a type of fungi) that will keep growing if not treated.

Answer 2

Yes,cats can have rashes but you have to determine what type it is, if shampoo and conditioning does not work buy him some medicine.Check if it is not something simple like cat acne and determine the type of rash, look at the color of the skin.Take him to the vet as soon as possible even if rash get's better to determine what caused it and how it can be prevented in the future.

Answer 3

You would need to have your cat examined by a veterinarian - rashes can be caused by anything from parasite infestations to bacterial infections to autoimmune disease. There is nothing you can do at home that I could recommend, mostly because there is a significant risk of making the rash worse by trying the wrong thing.

Answer 4

Whenever you see something unusual in the cat like a rash, your first point of call should be to the vet, unless you can locate the cause of the rash. Like what are they eating? Something that would cause a rash?

Answer 5

Yes, you can get an infection and a rash from being scratched by a cat. If you get scratched by a cat, you should wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible.

Answer 6

its like umm.. little lumps and ichy