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Cat skin disorders

Okay kiddo, sometimes a cat's skin can get all red and bumpy and itchy. This can happen for different reasons, like not taking a bath enough or because they were bitten by a flea or have allergies to things in the environment like pollen or mites.

Sometimes cats can also get skin infections caused by bacteria or fungi. These are like little bugs that make the skin sick and they need special medicine to go away.

It's important to take good care of your cat's skin by keeping them clean, giving them flea medicine and taking them to see the veterinarian if their skin is not looking good. The vet will give them medicine and tools to help them feel better and make their skin healthy again.
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