Feline Idiopathic Seborrhea
 
Persian cats are known to inherit a disorder called idiopathic seborrhea. This primary skin disease leads to overproduction of an oily, waxy substance by the skin glands, which clumps in the fur and causes a bad smell.
 
Though often seen in Persians, seborrhea can affect various breeds of cat and typically in the same way -- the skin becomes red and irritated, which leads to scratching and further cellular damage.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
There are two common forms of seborrhea: seborrhea sicca, in which the skin becomes more dry and fla ...read more