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Post by Use Less on Jul 21, 2016 19:42:49 GMT
My two indoor cats both react badly to any bites, so they get Frontline early in the month. The vet said it isn't that hard for a single flea to find its way inside and bite. I brush both cats regularly. They come running if I call out, "Brush", in fact. Even so, both are itching hard and a lot. The old tabby has torn a hole behind her ear (again). Any ideas?? I don't bathe them, and am very sure trying to start that with older cats would go poorly.
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Post by Mari-in-IN on Jul 22, 2016 21:18:22 GMT
As far as them scratching behind their ears-I would guess ear mites? Does the type of Frontline you use control them? Recently our vet gave us some advantage multi for cats which treats and controls ear mite infestations for one... There is also over the counter ear mite remedies - not sure how good they work?
Hopefully some others here will chime in!
~Mari
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Post by Use Less on Jul 22, 2016 21:53:43 GMT
As far as them scratching behind their ears-I would guess ear mites? Does the type of Frontline you use control them? Recently our vet gave us some advantage multi for cats which treats and controls ear mite infestations for one... There is also over the counter ear mite remedies - not sure how good they work? Hopefully some others here will chime in! ~Mari Oops, it's Avantage II. The package says fleas, including eggs. Porky is the one who scratches herself raw. This time behind an ear. She's also done that under her chin. I don't see any goop in her ear. Hisser kind of scratches all over. I will ask about Advantage multi, anyway. Thanks. |
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Jul 28, 2016 23:34:05 GMT
Try adding some Fish Oil and Vitamin E to their diets
You can pierce the Vitamin E capsules and mix with their food and they may just eat the Fish Oil capsules like treat.
If not , mix it too.
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Post by Maura on Jul 29, 2016 4:55:26 GMT
Itching can indicate a problem with their food. They may seem to be fine on the same food for a long time, but gradually show symptoms. What do you feed them?
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Post by mzgarden on Jul 29, 2016 6:01:16 GMT
DS has two cats and one started chewing his back legs as if they itched. Worked with his vet - no bugs, changed food, litter, etc. nothing worked. Vet suggested a collar with pheromones, specifically called a calming collar. Cat had immediate improvement and has stayed chew-free. For his cat, apparently the itching was an anxiety reaction.
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