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My cat obsessively grooms, chews, and scratches himself. We have taken steps to make sure all fleas are kept at bay, so this is NOT the issue. I am thinking he has some sort of allergy. (Or maybe it is an anxiety behavior?) Anyway, he has rendered himself half bald from all the grooming. We use a hot spot spray and an antimicrobial spray. He now has a very raw open patch under his chin and around the side of his neck. He will not leave it alone!!! I can't keep him in a cone collar, he always manages to slip out no matter how tight I make it. I'm concerned that this area is infected or at least will be very infected if we don't remedy this. For a variety of reasons, I cannot afford a vet right now. What can we do at home to help him? Is Neosporin safe? What about Benadryl? Dosing? Any other recommendations? Thank you in advance for your help. This is my child's best friend, and I really need to get him well.
*Please don't recommend we take him to the vet. If I had the money, I would, My choices right now are to treat him at home or surrender him to a kill shelter where he will undoubtedly be euthanized. Than you for your understanding.
*Please don't recommend we take him to the vet. If I had the money, I would, My choices right now are to treat him at home or surrender him to a kill shelter where he will undoubtedly be euthanized. Than you for your understanding.