2006-09-16 00:52:12 · 15 answers · asked by Sexy Red 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there, I have a four year old cat with just the same problem. I have read some of your answers already, and they seem to say what I was. However, I have found that a good household flea spray to use on your carpets and cat bedding, and it's favourite chair does help. I always spray just after my cat has gone out, so hopefully it does not smell anything when it returns. As awful as it sounds, fleas do get into carpets, and unless these are dealt with, no amount of treatment for your cat will work. Fleas can remain dormant for up to six months, or so I have been told, so carpets should be one of your lines of defence.
2006-09-16 02:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dr David 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have very grassy areas near you. Every summer my cats get Harvest Mite infestations, these go where the fur is thinest so around the mouth, ears, nipples, between the toes and in the ears. They irritate the cat, so the cat scratches and they turn into bloody scabs, they can get infected as well.
You can usually tell if it is harvest mites, especially in the ears, because it will look like a clump of little orange dots.
It is easy to treat with flea treatments that contain fipronil, so Frontline or something. But if you use the frontline spot on, you have to make sure that some of the liquid actually touches the harvest mites so instead of putting it all on the back of the neck drip some on the infested areas and then put the rest on the back of the neck.
Hope this helps!
2006-09-16 08:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by libbyft 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is flea season. Check your cat for fleas by combing him with a flea comb. Then dunk the comb in soapy water to kill the fleas. If you come up with a ton of fleas and bloody-looking water, you need Frontline. It's very cheap online, and totally worth it.
Fleas can often make it look like your cat has a skin condition, when really they are just eaten up with parasites.
2006-09-16 09:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny Alice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be fleas, but since you said its back around the same time it may be an allergy. Take the cat to the vet so that they can diagnose it and prescribe the proper medication.
2006-09-16 08:05:51 · answer #4 · answered by lily 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like a flea infection, my black cat has the same on his back, get your cat Frontline from the vet, its a bit pricy at £14. they will probably give you some cream. Best of luck
2006-09-16 13:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a reaction to fleas....they are bad again this year, and some cats/dogs loose their fur, have skin infections, scratch themselves raw. you may want to take your cat to the vet to get a shot to calm down the itching and maybe some frontline, if you don't already have him/her on it. thankfully flea season is almost over.
2006-09-16 07:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by jackie_in_wv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have something to do with the weather or some kind of allergy to something that comes out in this certain w\time of year. You should take it to the vet, anyway.
2006-09-16 07:55:32 · answer #7 · answered by Nicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's dermatitis caused by fleas. My cat has suffered the same. You have to keep on top of the fleas to prevent it.
2006-09-16 07:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by sarah k 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you took your cat to the vet the last time this happened??Well, take him to the vet this time---vets know how to help animals who are suffering, and yours certainly is. He needs professional help, and needs it like NOW.
2006-09-16 14:29:44 · answer #9 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first guess is its a flea allergy. Get some Advantage from your vet and deflea your kitty, he will thank you for it.
2006-09-16 16:45:05 · answer #10 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋