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I gave the boys a bath last night. Mostly, it was because they smelled like Porta-Johns, but I was also trying to improve some coat issues with Dr. Claw. It's been around twelve hours, and he hasn't ripped out any fur. I'm used to finding chunks here and there, but so far so good. Keep your fingers crossed. I may have found a solution.

 

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Maybe the shampoo soothed what ever is causing his itching. Which is good - but may mean more baths for the little guy.
 

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This sounds promising. Hopefully you've stumbled onto a solution, even if it does mean bathing him regularly.
 
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Originally Posted by Duchess15

I hope that whatever you did do, worked!
Poor Claw...is he still having fur issues?
Yes, and I've tried EVERYTHING under the sun to get them to stop.

If I have to give him a regular bath then so be it. I'm okay with that.
 

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Hey if it works, great, right? I can just forsee the other two troublemakers picking on his as he gets a bath & they don't.
 

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That is great - it broke my heart when you described his problems. I'm really hoping you've found a solution.
 
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Originally Posted by katachtig

That is great - it broke my heart when you described his problems. I'm really hoping you've found a solution.


I hope I have as well. He seems better in a way. For instance he's been running around the apartment with the other two, and he's never quite had the energy for that before.

I really hope this is it. It's gotten my hopes up.
 
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Originally Posted by arie85

Cats or real boys?
I call my fur crew the boys.

I've been stopped before and asked how my son was doing, and after giving a very bewildered look, I realized the person thought I had a child. They are like having furry toddlers.
 
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Still no fur chunks... I'm a happy camper. This has been the longest with out any pulling.
 

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Wow, that is great. If this works then how often do you think you will have to bathe him?
 

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Originally Posted by lookingglass

Still no fur chunks... I'm a happy camper. This has been the longest with out any pulling.
My gosh - a bath. That SIMPLE???

Who'd a thunk it?

Many no-more-fur-pulling vibes for the good Dr. Claw!!!
 

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I wonder if it was soothing for him, or if he just likes the way his fur smells so doesn't want to pull it all out??? Maybe you can try the medicatd shampoos that are supposed to help with irritated skin as well, that may be even more soothing.
 
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Originally Posted by adymarie

Wow, that is great. If this works then how often do you think you will have to bathe him?
I'll give him a bath once a week if he needs it.

Originally Posted by GingersMom

My gosh - a bath. That SIMPLE???

Who'd a thunk it?

Many no-more-fur-pulling vibes for the good Dr. Claw!!!
I think my vet and I were over thinking it.

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

Goodness, HEather! I hope this is your solution.
What a relief that would be.
You have no idea. I was starting to think that he'd be bald forever.

Originally Posted by sarahp

I wonder if it was soothing for him, or if he just likes the way his fur smells so doesn't want to pull it all out??? Maybe you can try the medicatd shampoos that are supposed to help with irritated skin as well, that may be even more soothing.
I don't really care either way, all I know is it's been around 30 hours and I haven't found any fur chunks around.
 
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