I don't know what to do with my cat who keeps scratching open a huge scab on her head and has fur loss!?

Question

I took my cat the vet about two-three weeks ago because she kept scratching at her head so hard that she was making herself bleed. The vet said it was just an allergic reaction to a flea bite and prescribed medicine (which I have already given her several times). However, the scab keeps getting worse! It is now so big that it's constantly bleeding and I am afraid she will get an infection! She also has many bald patches on her face! I called the vet again and she said keep giving her medicine! I still am but that is not helping at all! Now I am not sure what I should do! Any suggestions?!

Answer 1

Hi there...consider ringing your vet to see if another visit is necessary. Ask your vet if you could get a prescription dosage for Children's Benadryl (Diphenhydramine). The Benadryl we prescribe helps eliminate the itching symptoms, however the dosage is based on the weight of the cat as well as the overall health conditions. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT to do this without consulting a vet first as the wrong dosage can be lethal. If your kitty's wounds are deep and infected you first need to have these treated with an antibiotic.

Some vets will suggest an Elizabethan collars, however some cats go ballistic with these on or some can slip out of these like a Houdini.


Diphenhydramine for pets: http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/diphenhydramine-benadryl/page1.aspx

Answer 2

Your vets an idiot, your cat needs a cone so she will stop scratching at herself, poor little cat. Call that vet and complain, it's common sense that the cone plus the cream will be the only thing that will stop it. I'm so sorry for you and your cat I know how if feels to worry about them, what is your vet doing a cash grab? Good luck, Or call any friends that have cats and see if they have a cone, you could even make one just make sure there are no sharp edges on it. Good luck

Answer 3

Sounds like a trip back to the vet is in order. Sounds like kitty needs, in addition to medication, one of those cone shaped devices that are put on the heads of animals to prevent them from licking stitches after surgery. Good luck.

Answer 4

You cut a piece of cardboard in a circle, with a split in it and a hole in the center to go around her neck, put this on her, and she won't be able to scratch it. Vets also have a version of this to keep animals from scratching.

Answer 5

Try takeing her to another vet!!! That would be my first suggestion. Other than that I have no idea. You could try a cone....(local pet store normally carries them) But I think those only work on dogs! I would guess most cats would run around backwards to try and get it off.

Answer 6

Get what they call the Elizabethan collar - it looks like and upside down funnel. You put it around her neck and she cannot scratch herself. I am suprised the vet did not give you one

Here is a link

http://www.calibex.com/cat-elizabethan-collar/zzcalibex2zB1z0--search-html?nxtg=2eb90a200516-2F2E5271BB4A8160

Also, try a new Vet

Answer 7

Besides the recommendations above, get your cats nails professionally cut. They can blunt cut them with a special tool so the nails aren't scratching the skin off as much.

Answer 8

if you used a flea item to repel before the vet she is allergic to that my cat had it

Answer 9

Have you considered getting a second opinion? I would try another vet.

Answer 10

i agree with amber...get a second opinion before your cat gets seriously ill. my neighbor had somewhat the similar problem. his cat would get bald patches. i cant remember how that was resolved...its been months ago