My himalayan Lilli Ann (pictured) has unfortunately had chronic ear issues ever since I rescued here. I took her to the vet and they diagnosed here with an ear infection. The medication prescribed didn't work but luckily my mom suggested Zymox which works wonders on all of her cats and dogs. Sadly, after treating her with the medication her ears would clear up... then sadly get goopy a week or two later
Jose, my alpha-male Main Coon rescue, sometimes plays rough with Lilli Ann... so all this time I thought these tiny scabs around her neck were from him jumping on her and biting her neck.
That all said, a few months ago the scabs started getting pretty bad (no way my other cat Jose was doing this from rough play). No they don't have fleas, they are on medication since I brought each of them home (2+ years ago).
Long story short - I switched them over to Rachel Rays Zero Grain chicken formula over a month ago and Lilli Ann's ears have completely cleared up!!!! The downfall is the scabs remain... and call me crazy but her eyes look a little irritated at times.
Do you guys think I should try a fish (or other alternate protein) based grain free diet? Anyone else have a similar experience with this?
FYI - I don't think it's airborne allergies because there is no sneezing or wheezing involved. The scabs are also only showing up on her neck.
Thanks for any pointer!!!
Lilli Ann and Sara
Jose, my alpha-male Main Coon rescue, sometimes plays rough with Lilli Ann... so all this time I thought these tiny scabs around her neck were from him jumping on her and biting her neck.
That all said, a few months ago the scabs started getting pretty bad (no way my other cat Jose was doing this from rough play). No they don't have fleas, they are on medication since I brought each of them home (2+ years ago).
Long story short - I switched them over to Rachel Rays Zero Grain chicken formula over a month ago and Lilli Ann's ears have completely cleared up!!!! The downfall is the scabs remain... and call me crazy but her eyes look a little irritated at times.
Do you guys think I should try a fish (or other alternate protein) based grain free diet? Anyone else have a similar experience with this?
FYI - I don't think it's airborne allergies because there is no sneezing or wheezing involved. The scabs are also only showing up on her neck.
Thanks for any pointer!!!
Lilli Ann and Sara