Pruritus is the medical term used to define a cat’s sensation to itch, or the sensation that provokes its desire to scratch, rub, chew, or lick its hair and skin. Pruritis is also an indicator of inflamed skin. Intense scratching can eventually lead to partial or full hair loss, but with treatment, prognosis is positive.
The condition or disease described in this medical article can affect both dogs and cats.
Symptoms and Types
Some of the most common symptoms seen in cats include:
- Scratching
- Licking
- Biting
- Chewing
- Alopecia
- Self-trauma
- Inflammation of the skin
