My cat is almost four years old, he is a happy, lovable indoor guy. However, over the past two years he has developed severely itchy skin that causes him to lick and scratch until he has removed his fur and given himself hotspots. I've taken him to the vet numerous times, we've had blood work done, came back normal. We've tried two steroid injections, which worked for a period of time but due to the possible effects I'm nervous to do another, especially because they don't solve anything long term anyways. I've switched his food to grain free, did nothing. On top of his already itchy skin the poor guy somehow ended up with fleas so I got him on advantage. I'm just at a loss with what to do next. The vet prescribed him with a liquid that I would put on his food that worked until it ran out. I'm just wondering what would cause this itchiness? My next step will be changing my laundry detergent. If this doesn't work I don't know what else to do but get the lil guy on meds for what seems will be the rest of his life. Suggestions? Help me out. Full time student putting myself through school with work full time, and coming home to stress about my lil guy itching himself bald and raw.