My 1 yr old cat has developed itchy flaky spots. too much licking & spot gets infec/already took antibiotic?

Question

Problem persists. I have limited experience with dogs and cats and realize this may be an allergy thing. Cat eating a different cat food for 5 days...no change in lesions. Cat will begin eating another untried food (Nutro brand). This poor former stray is a sweetie with personality and did not become a compulsive licker (pretty much all over his body in a bit of a random way) until about 3 mo. ago. I put 'Revolution' for cats on him Jan. 8, 2007. This is good stuff that kills fleas, prevents eggs from hatching and also goes a long way toward killing ear mites. I tried the Rev. because I first suspected flea-bite dermatitis. I have treated with cortisone cream, aloe, colloidal silver, antibiotic ointment and Panalog Ointment (prescrip. from vet that contains nystatin-neomycin sulfate-thiostrepton-triamcinolone acetonide usp). Punky (my cat) is also now wearing lovely home-made "pajamas" to hinder him from licking his worst spot....THE VET SAID ABSOLUTELY NO MORE LICKING

Answer 1

The vet must say if this is fungus, in which case maybe she needs other medication than antibiotic.

Answer 2

There is a spray called "bitter apple" or "bitter cherry". They are non-toxic and may help your cat stop licking. Get it at the pet store.