How To Treat Mange In Cats

Antibiotics

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Mange is often a sign of a weakened immune system, so the vet will often prescribe antibiotics to prevent your cat from developing any secondary bacterial infections. Depending on the type, these medications can be given orally, administered through injection, or applied directly to the skin. Common antibiotics for cats with skin infections include amoxicillin and enrofloxacin. The vet may also recommend treatments or therapies to strengthen your cat’s immune system to help them fight off mange. Many healthy cats have small populations of mites living on them. If the cat’s immune system is weakened, the mite population can grow abnormally large and cause mange. One common therapy is a change in diet to give the cat foods high in nutrients like antioxidants and amino acids to boost the immune system.

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