Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex Or Linear Granuloma - Getting Worse

djoe

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Hello catlovers,
I am back after a while seeking advice from your knowledge and experience.

My cat (rescued 5 years ago, spayed, male) has been suffering from ECG or linear granuloma since he was 1 (maybe even less). It used to appear much less agressive, wirh only small lesions the size of a lentil. Treatment has always been some sort of steroid injections, two doses in 1 month.
It always keeps coming back but now I notice that the linear lesions get thicker,and the spots that the cat licks until the skin is bare and irritated get bigger.
In the past a collar would help and prevents licking. Now the lesions are on the chest and around the neck, so the collar (i tried the usual plastic as well as the soft cotton) both types irritated his skin even more.

I also put him on an hypoallergenic diet, but I did not see any change. Him and his sister are indoor cats, and have no fleas.

I am worried that in time the lesions will be resistant to steroids, and that he will suffer other health issues due to steroid treatment.

Have you and other experiences that worked? The vets I have seen insist that there is no other way.

Thanks!
J.
 
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Also, his sister does not have any such issue.
 

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from what i read it is usually an allergic reaction to fleas, mosquitoes, lice, anything that bites. Even if indoors do you treat with something for those biting bugs?

But it could be allergic reaction to food, or something else in the environment. Has the vet done an allergy test on him?
 
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