Itchy Cat

[William_Chin]

Hi everybody! We just took her to a local veternarian who examined her and said that her itchiness might be caused by allergies, stress or an inflamed primordial pouch

 

[Furballsmom]

an inflamed primordial pouch

I apologize, however I've never heard of such a thing, never mind it causing itchiness?

 

[William_Chin]

I apologize, however I've never heard of such a thing, never mind it causing itchiness?

Neither have I but he said that the pouch was apparently "larger and harder" than on the other cats he's seen which might be a sign of inflammation/pain? However, he also said that allergies and behavioral were most likely the culprit in this case

 

[Furballsmom]

Has your vet given you directions for how to proceed? Calming products, food changes, stress relief, that sort of thing?

 

[William_Chin]

Has your vet given you directions for how to proceed? Calming products, food changes, stress relief, that sort of thing?

He gave her a depo mendrol shot and a bottle of tresaderm so we'll see how she does for the next week

 

[Furballsmom]

 

[CatLover49]

Hi all! My 12 year old domestic shorthair you you has been licking and biting the fur off near her stomach to the point that it’s starting to bald. I would see a vet however with my home state (New York) being hit hardest with COVID-19 that is not really practical at the moment. Is there any medicine, shampoo or home remedy that could help her out for the time being? Thank you

Shes a pretty girl

 

[William_Chin]

Two week update!
Hi all! It's been around two weeks since You You got her depo shot! She was lethargic for the first two days and has stopped itchingitcing for the most part despite some flair ups here and there.

 

[William_Chin]

Hi all! Just curious, would it be safe to give you-you the chamomile tea 3 weeks after the depo shot? She's been a little bit more itchy this past week

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi! Let me double-check with our expert, but I think so
Mamanyt1953 this is ok, correct?

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Yep. Three weeks post injection you're perfectly fine using chamomile externally on hot spots. Dab away!

 

[William_Chin]

Yep. Three weeks post injection you're perfectly fine using chamomile externally on hot spots. Dab away!

Great! I'll probably be heading to the store tomorrow to get a batch!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Drink a cup, hot and sweetened with honey, while you're at it. It will relax you. DO sweeten with honey. Chamomile does not play well with sugar. I know these things.

 

[William_Chin]

Drink a cup, hot and sweetened with honey, while you're at it. It will relax you. DO sweeten with honey. Chamomile does not play well with sugar. I know these things.

I'll definitely be having some myself! Is any store brand fine or is there a specific brand I should get?

 

[William_Chin]

Update! I just got a package of the Twinning Chamomile tea and will probably apply it later today!

 

[Furballsmom]

I was thinking that any brand is fine as long as it is just chamomile without any other additional ingredients

 

[William_Chin]

I was thinking that any brand is fine as long as it is just chamomile without any other additional ingredients

Great! Lets hope the Twinings bag works!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

NIce. I was going to suggest Twinings, Bigelow, or Celestial Seasonings.

 

[William_Chin]

NIce. I was going to suggest Twinings, Bigelow, or Celestial Seasonings.

I got the twinnings pure camomile and applied it on her hotspot(s) a few hours ago

 

[William_Chin]

I also think she may have a chicken allergy as she started fur mowing the second we fed her a temptations cat treat