https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/cat-skin-conditions/Recent content in Cat Skin Conditions on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dermagic-feline-shampoo-bar/Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:30:06 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dermagic-feline-shampoo-bar/Bathing a cat is hard enough without a slippery bottle in your hand. The DERMagic Feline Rosemary Shampoo Bar is gentle, organic, and designed to make the whole job easier — for you and the cat. Why a bar makes sense for cats Most cats are not enthusiastic about water, and the ones that tolerate a bath rarely tolerate it for long. The practical problem is that liquid shampoo bottles need two hands — one to grip the slippery bottle, one to squeeze the lid open against a wet, wriggling cat.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-most-common-skin-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats/Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:04:08 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-most-common-skin-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats/Cats and dogs share most of the same skin troubles — fleas, allergies, mange, yeast, ringworm. Here’s a plain guide to the six most common skin conditions, what causes them, and how each one is recognised. Why pet skin disease is so common Dogs and cats live close to the ground, share our homes, and have permeable skin under a coat of fur. They pick up parasites, react to airborne triggers, and develop secondary infections when their skin barrier is compromised.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dermagic-feline-skin-rescue-lotion/Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:38:38 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dermagic-feline-skin-rescue-lotion/Dermagic Feline Skin Rescue Lotion is a topical lotion built specifically for cats — fast, natural relief from hot spots, scaly skin, flea allergies and dermatitis. Here’s exactly what’s in it and why each ingredient is there. Built for cats Cats are not small dogs, and their skin doesn’t tolerate dog products. The Feline Skin Rescue Lotion is formulated specifically for feline pH and sensitivities — the same principles as the canine lotion, tuned for cats.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/rosemary-cat-shampoo-bar/Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:00:09 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/rosemary-cat-shampoo-bar/The DERMagic Rosemary Shampoo Bar is gentle, deep-cleansing, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial — formulated specifically for cats, and designed to make bath time considerably easier on both of you. A shampoo bar made for cats Does your cat suffer from skin conditions? This natural organic shampoo bar from Dermagic will leave their coat and skin soft and healthy. The DERMagic Rosemary Shampoo Bar for felines is gentle, deep-cleansing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/why-avoid-steroids-for-temporary-relief-for-pet-skin-conditions/Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:20:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/why-avoid-steroids-for-temporary-relief-for-pet-skin-conditions/Steroids stop the itch — and that’s exactly the problem. They mask the symptom while the real cause spreads underneath. Here’s why corticosteroids so often make pet skin conditions worse, not better. Why not steroids? Corticosteroid drugs — “steroids” for short — are potent chemical substances that reduce swelling and inflammation quickly. Common corticosteroids used to treat skin issues in dogs include cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisolone, and prednisone. These compounds reduce itching by reducing inflammation.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-dermagic/Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:14:37 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-dermagic/Dermagic is a natural pet skincare range — created in 2006 by a chemist who refused to lose her dog to a skin disease. Here’s how it began, what’s in it, and how the four-step system works. The story: a chemist, a Yorkie, and a vet who said it was time to put her down Dermagic exists because a vet once recommended euthanasia for a show dog named Shenanigan.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/welcome-to-dermagic/Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:23:44 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/welcome-to-dermagic/Welcome. This is the Dermagic Journal — a place for notes, guides, and real recovery stories from the world of natural pet skincare. Why this journal exists Dermagic was created because one chemist refused to put her dog down on a vet’s recommendation. Dr. Adelia Ritchie went home, opened her formulation books, and got to work — and what she ended up making went on to help thousands of dogs and cats whose owners had been told there was nothing more to be done.