This past summer Lily had a few fleas. I used Front Line, she has had multiple baths in the past six months. Pretty sure she doesn't have any fleas left since she also doesn't have nearly as much of that beautiful long hair left either. She is no longer allowed to sleep in my room because her constant itching and twitching keeps me awake at night. Any suggestions? Thanks, Tish
2007-01-01 13:13:41 · 11 answers · asked by Tish 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Same thing happened to my cat. She had a food allergy.
Read the food label. If it contains any corn or wheat products (which are the biggest allergens, and should never be fed to dogs or cats), or anything you can't pronounce, consider changing brands.
Look into Innova EVO (the best in my opinion), Artemis, Felidae, or Wellness. All are good, all have websites.
2007-01-01 13:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like an allergy. Frontline absorbs into the bloodstream and is a slow release medication (meaning it can cause a long drawn out allergy) Call your vet and tell them what is going on. Your kitty may need an antihistamine for awhile. Also ask your vet if you should continue baths (and if so ask WHICH shampoo to use. Cats are VERY sensitive!!)
2007-01-01 21:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by fluffomatic24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's generally don't need baths. It dries out their skin and makes them itch. In some cases it will cause them to scratch so much that they will pull out their own fur. I suggest you contact a vet to see if they have a moisturizer you can use for her. You also might want to try a different flea medication. She may be allergic to the stuff you are using now.
Maybe a different pet food? There are lots of different thigs to try. But, I would suggest contacting a vet first.
2007-01-01 21:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by Misty B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, check and make sure she has no fleas. Also, you could be bathing her too much dogs/cats don't need to bath on a daily basis like we do, it drys out their fur/skin. There is this shampoo that is for itching from all sorts of different conditions, here is the link:
http://discountpetdrugs.com/epmedsham8oz.html
I have used this on my pets and it seemed to make them feel better.
2007-01-01 21:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by the_gurl_in_ur_liquid_dreams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet
The Frontline could have caused a negative physical reaction.
2007-01-01 21:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a reaction to the Front Line, or stress. When my husband goes on deployment my cat will lick herself hairless around one of her nipples. My friends cat will eat his hair till he is totally bald when his owner goes on deployment.
2007-01-01 21:44:39 · answer #6 · answered by lovemysailor02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be allergic to the flea collar as a precautionary take it off her or discontinue her treatments until her behavior returns to normal
Good luck
Rick
http://dogwoodsquotes.blogspot.com
2007-01-01 21:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by Richard D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she has some type of skin allergy, check with the vet.
2007-01-01 21:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her checked for mange, because loss of fur in animals is usually a sign of mange mites.
2007-01-01 21:26:26 · answer #9 · answered by shlangemann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she needs another dose of frontline.
2007-01-01 21:16:49 · answer #10 · answered by dottidal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋