HELP! Cat washing manically - Page 2

colliemerles · #11 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 10:37 AM

has he been outside, could he have something in his fur ?? did she say to bath him, or just leave him, i do hope he gets better soon poor thing,

slambo87 · #12 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 10:41 AM

she checked him all over and just said the skin was irritated, so I don't think there's anything in his fur. He has been outside this morning, when he went out he was fine and he came back in doing this washing. He's so unhappy and I don't know what to do. Do steroids help allergic reactions?

colliemerles · #13 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by slambo87

she checked him all over and just said the skin was irritated, so I don't think there's anything in his fur. He has been outside this morning, when he went out he was fine and he came back in doing this washing. He's so unhappy and I don't know what to do. Do steroids help allergic reactions?

i think the steriod injection will help to stop the itching, i guess its hard to know what has caused it. poor kitty,

buffie · #14 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 10:57 AM

Did your vet not give you any ideas as to whether this was a contact allergy or possibly something he has eaten.The steroid injection should alleviate the itchiness of his skin,but if there is no improvement over the next couple of hours i would be inclined to either take him back later today or phone for advice.Poor chap it must be so uncomfortable.

slambo87 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 11:02 AM

she thinks it's a contact allergy, but she's not running any tests yet. I assume she will if it hasn't gone by tomorrow. He hasn't been fed anything out of the ordinary. I really don't want to wait that long, but my dad seems to accept what the vet said. I'm just a nervous wreck!

buffie · #16 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by slambo87

she thinks it's a contact allergy, but she's not running any tests yet. I assume she will if it hasn't gone by tomorrow. He hasn't been fed anything out of the ordinary. I really don't want to wait that long, but my dad seems to accept what the vet said. I'm just a nervous wreck!

If there is no improvement soon I have to admit I would also not be happy.The steroids usually are fairly quick acting.I had a cat who was on steroids for a contact allergy, what it was we never discovered.He responded fairly quickly to steroids.

missye87 · #17 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 11:23 AM

If it becomes a continuous behaviour, i.e. continues for days on end without him coming in to contact with things that could trigger an allergic reaction, it could be feline OCD due to stress.

Paddypaws · #18 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 12:29 PM

I too would call the vets to get some more advice, perhaps ask about using an OTC anti histamine such as Piriton.

slambo87 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 03:45 PM

The steroids seemed to take a long time to kick in but I now have a very lethargic kitty having a doze. Thanks everyone!

buffie · #20 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by slambo87

The steroids seemed to take a long time to kick in but I now have a very lethargic kitty having a doze. Thanks everyone!

Glad to read that he seems to be more comfortable.Is his skin still looking red.Hopefully he will be ok now just keep an eye on him and take him back to the vet if you are worried.Thanks for the update

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