Fresh Step With Fabreze

[bonepicker]

My cat has developed scabs around neck from scratching, the only thing I can think of is Fresh Step Liter added Fabreeze. Has anyone else using this product noticed scabs since they added Fabreeze?

 

[Kat0121]

No. We use it (among other litters) with no problems. Your cat may just be sensitive to something in the scent. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope the scabs heal quickly.

 

[caitkeating]

I recently switched to a scented litter as well, and my cat has developed scabs along her back. I think it may just be that some cats have a sensitivity to scented litter! I hope your kitty feels better soon

 

[Elena2915]

Febreeze can be irritating to some animals.
Try Arm and Hammer 7 Day (black box) it’s the best, swear by the stuff.

Next suggestion would be Scoop Away
It’s a bit dusty but it’s good for kitties sensitive to perfumes.

 

[bonepicker]

Thank you everyone, I ordered the ultra scent and dye free this time, also taking her to vet Tuesday!

 

[ailish]

I use the scent free and have found that there is absolutely no need for scent in that litter. I get the scent free at PetSmart, if you'd rather just buy it. No one else seems to have it.

 

[bonepicker]

Vet clipped her nails and gave a shot of antibiotic/steroid. I have received new unscented no dyes litter from Chewy and will start using it. Let’s hope her neck clears up.

 

[bonepicker]

Got a shot of Depo-Medrol with penicillin added and those dagger nails trimmed. He said it is usually allergy to food, surroundings or fleas. I have never seen a flea and all the animals get revolution 12 mos a year. So I changed litter and won’t give her the two foods I bought on sale which she normally does not have in rotation halo impulse quail and the wellness Natural chicken liver, the outside feral can have that!

 

[pushylady]

Well at least the ferals scored some fancy food! I hope her scabs heal up quickly. It does sound like the litter to me.

 

[bonepicker]

Well at least the ferals scored some fancy food! I hope her scabs heal up quickly. It does sound like the litter to me.

Yes they probably will turn their noses up, prefering friskies, typical cats! Ha ha

 

[foxxycat]

I won't use anything with febreeze in it..no knowing what those chemicals will do to your pets lungs and skin. Asthma can be an issue if one uses perfumed items. I highly recommend non scented litter. If you scoop 2 times a day then you don't need scented litter. My girls both have asthma-we use the fresh step lite in the green bottle. no scents. I also like petcos plain scoop unscented litter as well.

 

[bonepicker]

After two days most of the scabs are gone, she let me pick them off, and dab with peroxide. I changed to scent free litter. I am sure the shot and nail trim helped!