Creamsicle is going to see Dr. Lee :-(

[Medusa]

She's my deaf vestibular hypoplasia orangie and she's losing hair in clumps! Her fur is like silk but when you get to the base of her tail, it's like a brillo pad and the fur is broken off. She has little bumps there and also behind her ears. She's constantly cleaning herself so I'm thinking it iches. Maybe it's eczema, I don't know. Anyone ever experience this w/any of their cats?

[Prairie Purrs]

It's nothing I'm familiar with, but I hope that Dr. Lee can take care of whatever it is quickly. Feel better soon, Creamsicle!

[Taz_Zoee]

Aww, poor Creamsicle. I hope it's something simple that can be cleared up quickly. It's so frustrating not knowing what's wrong.
Are there any sores in the areas? I know Taz used to get little sores that my sister called Feline acne. He would lose little clumps of his hair too. If you look hard enough you can find tiny bald spots on his head. He never had the problem with the tail though.
Good luck!!

[critters]

Sounds like flea allergy dermatitis--they usually get it at the lower back/base of tail, and it's VERY itchy. The doc should be able to make her feel lots better.

[Medusa]

It does sound that way but all my cats are indoor and have never been outdoors since the day I got them. She's 6 years old and I can't imagine that she would have fleas and the rest of my fur posse should have them, too. I've never seen anything either. I'm really puzzled.

[Craftlady]

It does sound that way but all my cats are indoor and have never been outdoors since the day I got them. She's 6 years old and I can't imagine that she would have fleas and the rest of my fur posse should have them, too. I've never seen anything either. I'm really puzzled.

All my gang was indoor only, but we humans can bring fleas/ticks into the house on our persons, clothing etc.
I didnt see them either until the tapeworms showed up.

[Laura's Babies]

My neighbors cat started getting sores and loosing his fur and I asked her when she last treated him for fleas... "Oh! He never goes outside so he can't have fleas! It's not a flea problem!".. So I help her take him to the vet.. Poor baby, was loaded with fleas. Craftladyw as right, WE bring the fleas in on us.

[lvpets2002]

Oh My poor wittle one.. No never had that prob with my girls.. Good Luck at the White Coats.. Keep us posted..

[Medusa]

Cgirl has not meowed once since I gave her the first meds. Then she wailed, etc. Now she just sits and stares. She won't let me hold her and she sleeps a lot in the praying position, like she has to be on alert. She doesn't appear to be sick or anything and she's eating and drinking and using the litterbox but I give everyone Whiskas Temptations as a treat before bed and she wouldn't even come to me for that. When I put them down in front of her, she wouldn't eat. I'm calling Dr. Lee first thing in the morning. Dr. Feeman told me to call anyhow but I want to talk to Dr. Lee. Something isn't right.

[kb2yjx]

Mary, hope that Creamsicle is acting like she is on the lookout for the next time you have to do something to her. That happens here, too. I have a few that allow me to ALMOST get them, and then take off as if they were shot from a cannon!!! Prayers for you both!!!

[Medusa]

I spoke to Dr. Lee early this morning. He said that she's probably sleeping in the praying position because her skin hurts. The meds are already working, which is good because sometimes they take up to a month. She's already forming scabs. So he said not to brush her but give her as much sunlight as possible. (Yeah, right. In Ohio. Uh huh.) And depending on how she might react, give her baths. (Yes, indeed. Having some fun.)

She was friendlier this morning. When I went upstairs for a sec, she actually came looking for me. But when I lightly stroked her, she cringed and then I realized that Dr. Lee is right; it probably is painful to be touched. So she's the "lucky" one, I guess. He also said that this is very common in horses because they're in mud and dirt, etc. I told him that I'm pretty fanatical about keeping a fastidious house. He said "I'm sure you're doing everything right. If you weren't, all your cats would have it."

Well, time to go be a meanie. She's gotta get the meds and be wiped down.

[lvpets2002]

So glad Creamsicle is doing better.. Bless her heart.. Me & the girls sending good vibes & huggss..

[Craftlady]

Glad she is doing better today.
on the sun light in Ohio