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Hi all I got some great advice here about a year ago and I'm hoping I can get some more.
My 5 yr old dsh Blanca (avatar) has always been a little skittish but really nothing over the top. About a year ago when I had initially posted there was a lot of stress in the house which included a big move, a dog being in the house, flea treatments and another cat. All of that sent her over the edge and she started over grooming. I brought her to the vet and she was in good health and vet said its stress and she'll calm down once she's back in a routine. She calmed down a few weeks after and life went on as usual.
About a month ago the excessive grooming is back!! She'll be walking and has to stop to lick or gnaw at herself. There are no bald patches but she has thinned out her belly and back legs. Now she's twitching sometimes. Some days she barely does it and I think phew it's over but then boom she's right back at it. I made yet another vet appointment and again she's in good health but this time the vet said she has blackhead dermatitis but that it shouldn't be causing the grooming issue. She assured me she's flea and mite free, no sores, no redness etc...She said at this point it's behavioral and suggested putting her on Tramadol. I don't like medicating my cat at all but I thought maybe this would give her some relief...nope she just turned into a zombie and I stopped giving it to her. Now the vet is suggesting Buspar the anti anxiety meds. I'm really hesitant to keep trying these heavy duty drugs. I'm really at a loss and don't know what to do. I've spent so much money on vet visits and second opinions, different treats, food. My once happy cat has turned into a neurotic mess and I have no idea why. The other two cats are perfectly fine.
Has anyone dealt with this and if so what gave your kitty relief? I have feliway plug ins and calming treats and nothing works. The vet said she could possibly be like this the rest of her life. It's so upsetting. My job is transferring me across country and I don't know if she can make that move with her anxiety this bad.
My 5 yr old dsh Blanca (avatar) has always been a little skittish but really nothing over the top. About a year ago when I had initially posted there was a lot of stress in the house which included a big move, a dog being in the house, flea treatments and another cat. All of that sent her over the edge and she started over grooming. I brought her to the vet and she was in good health and vet said its stress and she'll calm down once she's back in a routine. She calmed down a few weeks after and life went on as usual.
About a month ago the excessive grooming is back!! She'll be walking and has to stop to lick or gnaw at herself. There are no bald patches but she has thinned out her belly and back legs. Now she's twitching sometimes. Some days she barely does it and I think phew it's over but then boom she's right back at it. I made yet another vet appointment and again she's in good health but this time the vet said she has blackhead dermatitis but that it shouldn't be causing the grooming issue. She assured me she's flea and mite free, no sores, no redness etc...She said at this point it's behavioral and suggested putting her on Tramadol. I don't like medicating my cat at all but I thought maybe this would give her some relief...nope she just turned into a zombie and I stopped giving it to her. Now the vet is suggesting Buspar the anti anxiety meds. I'm really hesitant to keep trying these heavy duty drugs. I'm really at a loss and don't know what to do. I've spent so much money on vet visits and second opinions, different treats, food. My once happy cat has turned into a neurotic mess and I have no idea why. The other two cats are perfectly fine.
Has anyone dealt with this and if so what gave your kitty relief? I have feliway plug ins and calming treats and nothing works. The vet said she could possibly be like this the rest of her life. It's so upsetting. My job is transferring me across country and I don't know if she can make that move with her anxiety this bad.