Around the time I gave her a collar, she's been scratching at the neck. I thought she was still not used to it, so I let it be so she could get used to the collar. Her collar is loose on her because it's too big her little kitten neck. I had to create an extra hole in the collar because of how loose it is. Right now, I can fit 3 fingers between the collar and her neck.
But with time, she's been scratching more of her head and face, especially the ears. The most she scratches is the neck, but the ears are second place.
And now, since yesterday, she's been sneezing quite a bit. This morning she sounded like there was something in her nose, so I looked in it, but saw nothing.
I'm wondering if it's an allergy to 2 new foods I bought her. She is currently eating Hill's Ideal Balance Chicken and Brown Rice Kitten Food (dry) and Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain-Free Chicken Canned Kitten Food.
http://www.petco.com/product/118400/Hills-Ideal-Balance-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-Kitten-Food.aspx
http://www.petco.com/product/123225...-Canned-Kitten-Food.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch (Chicken flavor)
Could you please look at the ingredients section of both foods and see if you find anything my kitten could be allergic to? I would think the Hill's Ideal Balance is causing her allergies, as it's quality is less than the Blue Buffalo Wilderness.
Another possibility to the sneezing (but not the scratching) is the fact that yesterday, my mom had the bathtub repainted. It had a VERY strong paint smell, but when the professional finished, the smell faded. Right now the bathroom door is closed, and no one's allowed in it until the paint is fully dry. I don't smell any paint at all anymore, but since cat's noses are stronger, maybe she does smell it, and it's causing her sneezing.
So far, I see no rash or sores. Her skin looks normal. She also acts normal. Very playful.
Any ideas? Obviously, I should take her to the vet soon. But I would like to know your opinions. Thank you!
But with time, she's been scratching more of her head and face, especially the ears. The most she scratches is the neck, but the ears are second place.
And now, since yesterday, she's been sneezing quite a bit. This morning she sounded like there was something in her nose, so I looked in it, but saw nothing.
I'm wondering if it's an allergy to 2 new foods I bought her. She is currently eating Hill's Ideal Balance Chicken and Brown Rice Kitten Food (dry) and Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain-Free Chicken Canned Kitten Food.
http://www.petco.com/product/118400/Hills-Ideal-Balance-Chicken-and-Brown-Rice-Kitten-Food.aspx
http://www.petco.com/product/123225...-Canned-Kitten-Food.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch (Chicken flavor)
Could you please look at the ingredients section of both foods and see if you find anything my kitten could be allergic to? I would think the Hill's Ideal Balance is causing her allergies, as it's quality is less than the Blue Buffalo Wilderness.
Another possibility to the sneezing (but not the scratching) is the fact that yesterday, my mom had the bathtub repainted. It had a VERY strong paint smell, but when the professional finished, the smell faded. Right now the bathroom door is closed, and no one's allowed in it until the paint is fully dry. I don't smell any paint at all anymore, but since cat's noses are stronger, maybe she does smell it, and it's causing her sneezing.
So far, I see no rash or sores. Her skin looks normal. She also acts normal. Very playful.
Any ideas? Obviously, I should take her to the vet soon. But I would like to know your opinions. Thank you!