CHAPTER X 



DISEASES OF THE SKIN 



Erythema (or Inflamed Skin), Burns, Scalds, etc. Mange 

 Eczema (Acute and Chronic) Ringworm Herpes 

 and Skin Abrasions. 



Erythema, Burns, Scalds, 



UNDER this title the various superficial^ inflam- 

 matory conditions of the skin are included ; in fact, 

 erythema constitutes the preliminary stage of most 

 skin troubles, although the owner may not notice 

 that the skin is inflamed, unless the cat happens to 

 be a white one. In dark-coloured and long-haired 

 cats the usual signs of skin inflammation are 

 generally obscure. 



Any part of the skin may be affected, but round 

 about the nose, the face and ears, are common 

 situations for erythema to make its appearance. 



It is hardly likely that an amateur will be able to 

 distinguish erythema from mange, which, of course, 

 is contagious, and arises from parasitical causes. As 

 a precautionary measure, it is advisable, if there 



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