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So my cat has the worst allergies. They are so bad I fear I may need to dish out the $$$ to get allergy shots.
Over 2 months ago we had a flea infestation- I put him on Frontline, Revolution, than capstar which didn't seem to be enough. He is currently on Advantage and I am hoping that works.
I spot treated the carpet with borax as well.
About this same time, I discovered his urinary issues were due to antihistamines so I took him off his allergy medication. If he keeps peeing everywhere my parents will get rid of him. This has mostly resolved the urinary issues. Prednisolone also causes him to strain when urinating. The poor cat will sit in the box for 5 minutes if on prednisolone.
But his allergies are back! and worse than ever! He also has some food allergies so 2 days ago I switched him to Hills Z/D (as my vet gave me a free bag for Halloween). Today he had diarrhea, and his face is 2x worse! He also stole a biscuit out of the cabinet this morning.
His face is completely raw - an area the size of my hand. From his chin going all the way down his neck. He is now in an E collar. I pulled him off the Hills as I suspect he may not tolerate that either. He usually (not always) does well on Natures variety instinct LID.
I started him on antibiotics as his face stinks like something died, I cleaned it with chlorhexidine (as the vet recommends), and put him back on allergy pills, but he is now locked in the bathroom as I can't having him peeing in the house.
This poor cat practically lives in an E collar. I just don't know what to do to help him. The vet specialists who do allergy testing and the university will charge me over $1k for allergy testing and shots. If not more than that.
Over 2 months ago we had a flea infestation- I put him on Frontline, Revolution, than capstar which didn't seem to be enough. He is currently on Advantage and I am hoping that works.
I spot treated the carpet with borax as well.
About this same time, I discovered his urinary issues were due to antihistamines so I took him off his allergy medication. If he keeps peeing everywhere my parents will get rid of him. This has mostly resolved the urinary issues. Prednisolone also causes him to strain when urinating. The poor cat will sit in the box for 5 minutes if on prednisolone.
But his allergies are back! and worse than ever! He also has some food allergies so 2 days ago I switched him to Hills Z/D (as my vet gave me a free bag for Halloween). Today he had diarrhea, and his face is 2x worse! He also stole a biscuit out of the cabinet this morning.
His face is completely raw - an area the size of my hand. From his chin going all the way down his neck. He is now in an E collar. I pulled him off the Hills as I suspect he may not tolerate that either. He usually (not always) does well on Natures variety instinct LID.
I started him on antibiotics as his face stinks like something died, I cleaned it with chlorhexidine (as the vet recommends), and put him back on allergy pills, but he is now locked in the bathroom as I can't having him peeing in the house.
This poor cat practically lives in an E collar. I just don't know what to do to help him. The vet specialists who do allergy testing and the university will charge me over $1k for allergy testing and shots. If not more than that.