2007-11-03 15:37:52 · 6 answers · asked by T E 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
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Sounds like flea bites though, and in the process of her trying to quell the itch, she's causes bigger wounds. Have you given her a flea treatment? Give her a good once over with a flea comb and see what you're up against, then contact the vet and get some frontline for her.
2007-11-03 15:46:30 · answer #1 · answered by jpiglet86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had the same condition and I had her repeatedly checked for fleas that weren't there. Fleas would be the 1st answer - but my vet gave me a surprising option once the fleas were ruled out - DRY SKIN! Then after about a month of this (and dry skin of my own to the point of insanity) I found out that my landlord was trying to dry out the basement and had a dehumidifier set to like, desert climate. I started feeding my kitty wet food and now the scabs are going away. She's still scratching but not as much and the dehumidifier is soon to be history since the basement is almost dried out.
Despite my input, please ask a vet's advice first - since my kitty is a short hair and all cats are different.
2007-11-03 15:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by regometer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like there is a skin allergy. It may be from flea bites, especially if its located around the neck or just above the tail area. Cats and dogs can have allergies to fleas even if only one flea is present.....they are allergic to the flea saliva. Take her to the vet. Maybe needs some medication.
2007-11-03 15:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by lt4827 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly that would be reactions to flea bites. IF she doesn't have fleas, you need to check into any food allergies. Some cats are very allergic to any fish ingredients in food. Some have a severe reaction like what you described to the rosemary extract used in cat foods as a natural preservative (our cat does, we've had to switch foods twice to find one with it listed further down the ingredient list).
2007-11-03 16:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
long hairs have lots of problems with rashes because the long hair makes it difficult for them to clean themselves properly. You should take it to a vet. They will be able will be assist you with clearing up the rash and give you a few names for pet groomers. Keeping the hair shorter will reduce the numbers of rashes it gets too.
2007-11-03 17:17:15 · answer #5 · answered by ixnay1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS FROM FLEA BITES!!!! HAVEN'T YOU EVER HAD AN ANIMAL BEFORE?
2007-11-03 15:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by kimmy 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋