Are sores getting better or worse?

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My cat still keep scratching at her neck. How can you tell if an animal has dry skin? She has been treated for fleas, though there was no proof of them...so I don't know why she still itches...
 

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How long has she done this???

Have you recently changed foods??

Does she have dandruff??
 
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I took her to the vet and we ruled out allergy to food because I switched foods after this started happening, but no change. She does have dandruff, but the Vet says only on the part of her back where cats have a hard time cleaning themselves. I guess this has been a VERY bad year for allergies, in humans as well as cats...so you're probably right. It must be allergies. Do you think an air purifier might be of any benefit?
 

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air purifier helps me... I have an immune disorder that acts like allegies( yes I do know allergies are an immune responce)

try giving the baby some oil( I like olive many like flaxseed)
 
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Thank you. I will get a purifier. It certainly wouldn't hurt. How much olive or flaxseed oil should I give her?
 

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I give three tablespoon when I make a homemade mix ... think it breaks down to about 1/3 teaspoon per serving
 
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