My cats don't know what to do

[animad]

as most of you know i lost a catlast year and recently i have adopted a new one - a boy! my other cats seem to be having problems not with him but just problems, first my middle one she is smallfor age about the size of a ten week oldkitten and she is four, she seemed to scratch her neck when we gave her flea treatment so we stoppedusing that kind and used pills. now she is still scratching and licking her fur in one spot which has created a circle wound which if we ignore heals if we dont she scratches what can i do to stop her? my second is my oldest cat she is only 10 years oldand seemsto keep wheezing she is slightly overweight due to her just sleeping and eating, i think it may just be a furball any ideas how to get rid of it or any ideas on what it is?
thnx animad

[alfieblue]

Hi animad!

Not an expert and sorry to hear of problems re cats.

I really think you need to take them off to the vets - and get them checked over. If vets too expensive then pdsa or another organisation that could help.

Im sure all the problems can be sorted. The wheezing is quite a worry.

Take them to get treatment and have peace of mind, and the cats will feel much better for it!

Sorry i cant be of more help - but i think professional help is def the answer here.

Hope all goes well with the cats. :o) xx

[garner]

Hi animad I agree with alfie you need to see your vet.Please go and get them checked over for you peace of mind and for your kitties health.Good luck hope all goes well with them.g

[LoftyLottie]

I agree with the others. I think you ought to take them to the vet. We are not qualified to give advice on here and your cats need to be seen to be diagnoses.

Good Luck and let us know how you get on.

[showcatbenga]

Hi animad, I agree with the other ABers about a vet trip being necessary but thought you might like to know that I too have a cat with contact dermatitis from the spot on flea treatments. I think you've done exactly the right thing by switching to a different dosing method, but the vet will probably cure the remaining irritation with a steroid injection. Don't worry about it being steroids, a one off is very safe. I have an Oriental tabby who has pretty constant excema & has to have fairly regular steroid injections to stay scab free & comfy. We manage with as few as possible & so far, so good for the last 5 years. She too is quite small but not as little as your girly.
One thing I do, that you may like to try, is to put a small cotton sock, child's size 12-3 with the toe chopped off, around cats neck, a bit like a leg-warmer for the neck! lol . It seems to protect the skin because it's loose & moves as they scratch but 'cos it's cotton, allows the skin to heal. You will probably need to use a smaller child's sock & of course you will need to keep her in whilst she is wearing it because it could be hooked up on something outside. Don't forget to check that it's clean & change to launder regularly. It may help until you can schedule a vet trip.
Wheezy cat at 10 yo is already considered an OAP in cat terms & she probably isn't doing such a good job grooming herself any more. A problem with furballs starting like this is most likely the first sign that she needs some help with her daily ablutions especially in the spring & autumn when coat changes take place - a gentle comb every day will do a lot to make her much more comfortable. Adding a teaspoon of oil to wheezy cat's dinner daily will help the transition of excess fur. But a vet's visit cannot be avoided because it can also be a sign of the beginning of age related dental problems so the vet can check & advise. Good luck.

[animad]

thnx for all ur advise gonna take them to the vet.
showcatbenga i have dun tht wit the sock it really works but everytime it healed and we took it off she wud scratch it again and the otha catty has stopped wheezing and is now fine and lounging around
thnx i wil keep u updated