TLDR The cat was put to sleep due to recurring infections.
A 5-year-old neutered male cat presented with lethargy, diarrhea, fever, anorexia, lack of thirst, skin lesions, intense itching, and hair loss was diagnosed with co-infection of Demodex cati mites and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Despite initial improvement with endectocide, antibiotic, and antihistamine treatment, the disease recurred twice, leading to the cat being humanely euthanized.
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April 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Demodicosis should be considered in cats with facial skin issues exposed to inhalant glucocorticoids.
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December 2022 in “Pathogens” A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.
January 2024 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/Arquivo brasileiro de medicina veterinária e zootecnia” A cat with ear infection and skin issues was successfully treated for Demodex mites using imidacloprid and moxidectin.
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January 2020 in “Revista Brasileira de Ciência Veterinária” A cat in Brazil had severe skin issues worsened by improper treatment.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
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September 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.
