Update on Cat with Skin and Hair Issues

[crouseman41]

Scarlett the cat saw a new vet yesterday. She has a bacterial infection and possible food allergies. She was treated with a steroid shot, an antibiotic shot, and placed on a one-protein food. The cat is already feeling better and is scratching a lot less than she was. Thanks to everyone who responded and a special thanks to Dr. Doug. My sister is following every recommendation to the letter.

[MURPHY55347]

Also do some research on the BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet. It's been known to solve many issue such as this one.

[WandaLust2]

It's so nice to hear GOOD news. 🙂

[magnusfide]

I'm glad that she's feeling better. Sometimes it pays to get a second opinion.:w

[rockhillmanor]

crouseman41 wrote:
Scarlett the cat saw a new vet yesterday. She has a bacterial infection and possible food allergies. She was treated with a steroid shot, an antibiotic shot, and placed on a one-protein food. The cat is already feeling better and is scratching a lot less than she was. Thanks to everyone who responded and a special thanks to Dr. Doug. My sister is following every recommendation to the letter.

Good news that you found an answer. Hope your pet feel better.:C

I'd remove all food that contain any dyes in them. And don't forget any treats too. Thankfully there are now plenty of options of dye free pet food available on the shelves.

Removing all food that had any dyes, wheat, corn and using dog food that had only one protein food chicken is what saved my pet.

[Pawz4me]

Thanks for the update.

FWIW -- Bacterial infections are common in pets with skin issues. They're itchy (usually due to an allergy of some sort) and so they scratch. The scratching damages the skin and allows bacteria that is normally present on the skin to proliferate. That in turn makes them even itchier. So it's a vicious cycle. But the bacterial infection isn't usually the root cause. I hope the food change solves the problem.

[2oldman]

great, thanks.