Just a little update. We went back for two more shots which helped for a few months each time. This last shot (one wk ago) hasn't done the trick. We even tried Omega 3 oil (for a moisturized coat) on his food which he loves. We're going to try another vet-recommended hypo-allergenic food & take...
Update: Vet said excessive scratching & licking could be anxiety but most likely auto-immune disorder. He gave him a steriod shot (milky-white substance) & checked him for worms (neg). I switched his food from Hill Science to Max Cat. My aunt (animal lover & very knowledgeable about pet health)...
Sandy, thx so much for your prompt reply. He hasn't been scratching; all behaviour is normal - well, for him. The city ceased setting traps in the sewers so we're having a rodent infestation in this urban area with a lot of construction. I panicked (we love him so) but he's healing up nicely...
Last week my cat chased a very large mouse; we held the cat back so the mouse could escape & put down humane traps. The next day I noticed Booboo has scrapes on his face near his eye & in & around his ear (one side only). Could this mouse have attacked him in self-defence? I noticed another skin...