Hello--
I'm pretty new here to the forums. Actually, the only reason why I really registered is a result of long hours researching, disappointment from my vet, and panic.
I have two wonderful five month old kittens. Lotus and Paprika.
Paprika is having some problems. This is a recent problem, and I've asked my vet to help, but he's not sure what's wrong with her.
Only a few days ago I've noticed a change in her. She's a very pleasant kitten, one who does not meow for no reason at all. She's meowing a bit often now, and her meows are horrible to hear. They seem mangled and distressed. My conclusions came to the possibility of a skin disease, for she rubs her back on the carpet for hours, seeming to always have an itch on her back. Also, I've noticed about a month ago that she scoots her butt on the carpet, seeming to itch it as well. She's been given flea and worm medicine, and both my cats are cleared of both.
I've given her a bath, researched online, given more flea medicine, but nothing is working.
But I think I might have the same thing.
About 1-2 weeks I've had this terrible rash/itch on each side of my hips, and a small spot on my upper stomach. Usually I'm just in my underwear when I'm alone around the house, and I cuddle with Paprika and Lotus a lot, especially at night when they like to sleep with me.
I thought of the possibility of ringworm, but my vet ruled it out. The rashes on me are not in a circle pattern, but just a typical rash. I've had ringworm years ago on my leg, and the rash is less mild than the rash i had with ringworm. Paprika also does not have a ring on her back or her butt, she's not losing any hair at all, yet I feel her pain for I itch as well.
So, I NEED YOUR HELP!
What could my cat and I possibly have?!
I love my cats to death. They are like my children, and I keep very close eye on them. I just don't know what to do!
PLEASE HELP.
Thank you so much.
-Jessica (and Paprika)
I'm pretty new here to the forums. Actually, the only reason why I really registered is a result of long hours researching, disappointment from my vet, and panic.
I have two wonderful five month old kittens. Lotus and Paprika.
Paprika is having some problems. This is a recent problem, and I've asked my vet to help, but he's not sure what's wrong with her.
Only a few days ago I've noticed a change in her. She's a very pleasant kitten, one who does not meow for no reason at all. She's meowing a bit often now, and her meows are horrible to hear. They seem mangled and distressed. My conclusions came to the possibility of a skin disease, for she rubs her back on the carpet for hours, seeming to always have an itch on her back. Also, I've noticed about a month ago that she scoots her butt on the carpet, seeming to itch it as well. She's been given flea and worm medicine, and both my cats are cleared of both.
I've given her a bath, researched online, given more flea medicine, but nothing is working.
But I think I might have the same thing.
About 1-2 weeks I've had this terrible rash/itch on each side of my hips, and a small spot on my upper stomach. Usually I'm just in my underwear when I'm alone around the house, and I cuddle with Paprika and Lotus a lot, especially at night when they like to sleep with me.
I thought of the possibility of ringworm, but my vet ruled it out. The rashes on me are not in a circle pattern, but just a typical rash. I've had ringworm years ago on my leg, and the rash is less mild than the rash i had with ringworm. Paprika also does not have a ring on her back or her butt, she's not losing any hair at all, yet I feel her pain for I itch as well.
So, I NEED YOUR HELP!
What could my cat and I possibly have?!
I love my cats to death. They are like my children, and I keep very close eye on them. I just don't know what to do!
PLEASE HELP.
Thank you so much.
-Jessica (and Paprika)