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I respect your opinion, but do not agree with it. Because the evidence is not there. I'm moving on from this thread.

Also so sorry for the losses of your beloved companions. You were a kind and compassionate caregiver to those precious souls, and I hope in time you have the opportunity to bring joys to others like them. The world need more good people like you.

I'll admit that research suggest that chemical treatments for chiggers often have limited effectiveness for a short time. Best done in spring. Landscape management is most important means of control. The condescension and arrogance was my main beef. I sought to engage in an informed discussion...

Today the owner of a local pest company said it was irresponsible to consider yard treatment. "My neighbor said she was bitten by them and got relief from yard treatment." So what, said he. "I have what look like and feel like chiggar bites." Get a diagnosis from an MD, said he. "I've seen tiny...

Sorry to hear that. Must be ever vigilant with these parasites.

I just spoke with our new vet. He said it's entirely plausible that chiggars can transfer from a cat's coat to human leg. He stated that a chiggar will prefer a body that does not have a lot of hair. It makes perfect sense that I had many bites on my right leg, the one Lexi typically rubs...

Not to go too far off topic, but regarding dry food, I recently asked our vet about risk of kitty becoming diabetic from occasionally eating dry food. He said risk is most closely tied to their weight. I did see a recent study that looked at environmental factors for risk in both overweight and...

Yes. That was the first check. Still don't see any. And bites are all on lower body, and in sporadic places. From what I understand bed bugs tend to bite upper body, and marks usually appear in a line. Moreover there have been far far fewer as I've spent less time in the yard, and as the weather...

A warming climate will do that.

Two new itchy red spots today, first in 3 weeks. I was away from home for the past 3 days. Lexi walked the yard for first time in 4. I haven't been near vegetation. This evening I sat for two hours right where she often naps, with her on my lap.

I recently changed sitter. I require 2x/day for peace of mind. I have a motion detected webcam on laptop computer set up to monitor kitty and sitter interactions. Video goes to the cloud and I view in near realtime. Has worked very well for several years. Now I need to be away each Tue-Thu for...

You're right. I felt relieved when told. Thankful she's doing well at 10yo.

Just spoke with the vet. Good news. All blood work is normal. Kidney function too. Perhaps just a hungry kitty that knows she has a sucker for her whining. He's going to research why she might not be sleeping like most kitties do. Suggested we might try melatonin. Oh well, I will not overfeed...

It's encouraging to hear you know more about Dude. Hoping thing turn out well for him. Regarding Willow, has hyperthyroidism been ruled out? The early morning disturbances are consistent with that disorder. I understand it's common in older cats. If you've had her for 11 years, it's a distinct...

Yes indeed. The "gold standard" it would appear. I'm with you on that.

Some positive new at vet visit. We got really lucky to be seen by an excellent clinician. Very generous with his time in discussing hyperthyroidism and other health aspects. Lexi's heart rate was a cool 130, her temperature was normal, and no palpable goiter. Results of blood tests by Monday.

Thanks folks. The clinic we hope to get to tomorrow is an hour away. We have first appointment at another place closer in 4 weeks. I'm going to call today to get on their cancellation list. Will update soon.

My 10 yo Lexi hasn't been sleeping much. I only discovered recently that cats sleep on average 12-18 hours/day. She never did sleep much during the day, but now she may be sleeping much of the night, but that's pretty much it. I believe lack of sleep has made her more skittish than usual...

You have my sympathy. What you are experiencing is difficult to say the least. Please don't question how upsetting it is seeing a loved one in distress.

Most mites are visible to the unaided eye. Larval chiggers? They are microscopic, and beware of the bite.