scabs at neck, around ears; hair loss

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I had the scabs problems with Minu on her back, She used to scratch and bite her back all the time; I would check for fleas, put her on flea med, to no avail. Minu is a Persian, also, with the scratching and the scabs she was loosing hair, her fur was thinner and thinner. I don't know why or how, but one morning I was having my breakfast and she jumped at the table for some TLC. I suddenly saw the furminator and began to brush her. Of course the furminator teared off the scabs and she bled a bit, so I applied some oxygenated water, peroxide I believe is called H2O2. Doesn't sting, doesn't bother, so is good for her and I (no need for chasing a scared cat in pain). Suddenly, this became our daily routine. She has no scabs at all now, in her case, I think her skin needed to breath. I'm not saying this is a solution for everybody, I'm just saying it worked for Minu and I.

And here she is, doing what she loves to do best... sleep of course!

 

 

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THANK YOU~!~ I'm going to try this I don't know why I haven't thought of it before and I can even get her the children's version THANK YOU for this OMG I feel so silly I'll post the results.

LilBit is a Black Bombay Siamese 2 years and gets these same patches also on her bottom and back. I've done flea treatments both pill and liquid from the Vet. I've done prednizone but didn't want to do more than a few doses due to the side effects. I've thought THOUGHT about giving her an oatmeal bath but I haven't gotten my stock pile of band aids yet. 

I've changed her diet to an expensive duck blend which is actually not that expensive comparatively that she eats less now and is thinner with more muscle and her coat despite the scabs is better. It took me two months and a dozen or more samples of different organic brands to find one she would even touch. 

She's spoiled I know but herza my baby so herza gets the best. My ONLY thought left is her "treats" she LOOOOVES Temptations and oye do I pay dearly when we run out. I wasn't the one that introduced them to her it was a former roommate who gave them to her cat and didn't think to ask me if I wanted mine eating it. So now I'm still looking for a healthier alternative to them because I'm not sure if the filler in them has something to do with her outbreaks. 

Currently she's in the middle of a more severe case than before but we just moved and I suspect that stress does play a key role in it some how. 

Thank you again and I hope that if this works it will help other kittay's 
 

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Hello to all having problems with Kitties getting scabs around their necks & ears. This has happened to my Penny. I've had many cats over the years & she's the only one this has happened to. Got her from the shelter in Largo/Clearwater on Ulmerton Rd. Took her to a Vet I thought was closer then my last one. That vet set me up with a flea med. I'd never used before. No over the counter flea meds should be used. I've used Revolution for many years. Before that, Frontline. I agreed to try this new one from new vet. Big mistake.  So Penny May have a flea allergy. Got Revolution from Pet Meds & will take her to previous vet I trust. Called the shelter who said they only feed their animals Hill's Science Diet.,  Annaleez. 
 
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Neck flea collars are extremely toxic. Cats can seize, have convulsions and even die. Do not put them on your pet if you love your pet. Especially on open sores.
 

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Our female tuxedo, Moo, has had the clusters of itchy bumps on both sides of her neck recently pop up. I had just changed her food to IAMS canned Turkey + Giblets from a more expensive IAMS brand of shredded chicken-- (smaller cans @ .99 cents a can.)  I should have known something was up since she acted like she smelled ammonia when she put her face to the food.  She's allergic to fish.  She's scratching a lot.  I will try the Benadryl, but I thought human meds were off limits to animals, although we gave our childhood cat aspirin and she lived to be 16! I'm going to try smaller doses first in case she gets sick. She's been acting friskier with the bumps (go figure!)
 

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Thanks u all for ur posts! My 2 brother cats are 21 years old. Have had them since they were feral born. They have always been indoor/outdoor, @ their leisure, in a safe Hawaii wilderness. My dogs are kitty-friendly. This past April, we needed to move, where they no longer could be outside. So, stress, all litter box, fleas, but that remedied. A big adjustment. Moosie has the neck scabs, some itching. Giuseppe, no problems. There was a fairly new carpet. They have been on grain-free wet food for many years, as the dogs are. After reading all posts, I would conclude that, besides stress, which has subsided, that the Chems in litter box, litter box being used more, so not as clean litter, Chems in off-gassing rug, & Chems in any flea killers are the culprits. Have used same Advantage @ 1/3-1/2 dose for years. They may (probably) have changed the formulation, as it doesn't work as well, for 2-3 years now. DEFINITELY weaker. I'm changing litter more, (have used Scoop Away for all their lives, so nothing new, but tried a few over the years, with negative results) the brushing to give more air access, is helping. When I stay vigilant in these 2 things, scabs are minimal. I go to vet or use meds as a last resort, as I've been to Vets all my life, having kennel of show dogs, & have learned how valuable they are, when they are needed, but not for everything. Pets on meds will work, but, long-term, can create problems. (PREDNISONE!!!) I'm always looking for what has been changed, when something new pops up. Moosie throws up because he eats too fast. Have to give smaller portions. He had depo shots monthly, his whole life, for asthma/inflamed brochials/allergies. At times, saved his life. At 16, he hated the car ride so much, I stopped the shots. He lost his overweight & is fine. Has needed small dose of prednisone 2 x's over 5 years, when exposed to a strong allergen of unknown origin. Hope this helps. I will report back about these scabs on neck, as it's something new to environment & experience. Til then, I'm a brushing & box cleaning fool! [emoji]128062[/emoji][emoji]128049[/emoji][emoji]128054[/emoji][emoji]128150[/emoji][emoji]127796[/emoji][emoji]10024[/emoji][emoji]128131[/emoji]
 

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Took Moo, female tuxedo, to the vet for "Rice Krispies" around her neck and chin + shoulders.  Vet said it is a "botanical allergic reaction...pollen, etc." She goes outside for ~10 mins a day.  Stays inside now due to a traumatic experience with the next door neighbor's blonde lab.  Moo gets Ovaban every 2 weeks, but the "Rice Krispies" sent her to the vet. By the way, this sweet tuxedo girl turns into the cat from hell at the vets office.

I'm wondering if the vets office is too much stress for her. He has caged rabbits )at least 12( in his waiting room, plus a cockatoo (nasty one) cats, small dogs and chickens roaming freely.  Do you think I need to take her to a more vet with a more subdued atmosphere?
 
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She will likely respond this way to any vet as you've taken her out of her comfortable, familiar setting.  The change from the familiar to the unknown causes many cats to respond like that.  You can spray Feliway in her carrier and take something that smells like home such as a used towel or fleece blanket with you to the vet to help her de-stress.
 

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Vet also said that it's typical of Tuxedos to behave badly and be nasty with strangers.  Why is that? Do they have an inferiority complex because they don't know if they're black or white? LOL
 

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Vet also said that it's typical of Tuxedos to behave badly and be nasty with strangers.  Why is that? Do they have an inferiority complex because they don't know if they're black or white? LOL
Some people take their cats to Cats only clinics designed for that purpose it's much less stress for them.

Personally have found no difference in any colored female cat how it reacts to strangers or Vets.
 

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Oh your poor baby! It's been my experience that all it needs to cause an allergic breakout is 1 tiny flea bite to cause an allergic reaction.Its very possible for a few flea eggs that have been dormant for years,to hatch from this very hot weather we've been having .They could have come in from the yard on someone's pant leg and dropped in your house ready to seek a meal on your cat.Baby fleas are smaller than a pin head, impossible to see or catch crawling around , but can cause lots of reaction in allergic cats.How do I know? I have a dear cat that looses hair and the only thing I can see is scabs in the same places as you.It entirely goes away with Advantage flea treatment.Please try this to help kitty get some rest from scratching.The day I put advantage on her she scratched that night but the next nite she slept for 3 days in a row. Good luck.
 

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I'm not sure if you're still looking for a response, but I wanted to tell you that I may have a solution to your problem! My calico female cat Tinkerbell had the exact symptoms and we were just as crazed by all the vet "fixes" as you! However, we finally found a solution after 2 yrs of exploring options! Our Tink had an allergy to both fleas and dust/pollen. When the scabs start to appear if you purchase liquid form Benadryl It goes away! We have great success with this! Good luck!:wavey:
Can you tell me how you used it? Did you put it in her food or put it on the rash as a lotion? If in the food, how much and how often? If as a lotion, how often? Thanks!
 

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I'm not sure if you're still looking for a response, but I wanted to tell you that I may have a solution to your problem! My calico female cat Tinkerbell had the exact symptoms and we were just as crazed by all the vet "fixes" as you! However, we finally found a solution after 2 yrs of exploring options! Our Tink had an allergy to both fleas and dust/pollen. When the scabs start to appear if you purchase liquid form Benadryl It goes away! We have great success with this! Good luck!:wavey:
 

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Can you tell me how you used the Benadryl? Did you put it in her food or use it as a lotion? If in her food, how much and how often? And if as a lotion, how often did you apply it? Thanks!
 
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