Flea sensitivity?

Beauty4Ashes · 01-05-2017, 07:24 AM

My cat Ginger has what feels like tiny scabs under her fur. I suspect flea sensitivity. It doesn't seem to bother her too much, but I feel badly about it. Is there any flea medicine that controls fleas better than another? She is a feral/stray who adopted us. It requires a lot more patience and tricks to get medicine in her. Last month, she needed antibiotics because she was bitten by something and the bites abscessed. That was fun. Suggestions?

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MaySunflowers · 01-05-2017, 07:46 AM

I use advocate, not sure if that is available where you are. It treats fleas and worms at once, just pour on the back of the neck once a month.

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Beauty4Ashes · 01-05-2017, 10:52 AM

I know of a website based in the UK, so I may be able to get it. What about for healing the little scabs?

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MaySunflowers · 01-05-2017, 11:05 AM

I'd probably just leave the scabs alone and just watch that they don't get infected or over licked. Cats lick everything so treating it with something is tricky.

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Beauty4Ashes · 01-05-2017, 05:59 PM

So there is no cream for this, sigh.

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MaySunflowers · 01-05-2017, 10:53 PM

There may be. You could have your cat checked by the vet. But, for me personally, if the scabs look normal with no signs of infection or being licked off and disturbed I'd consider that to be part of a normal healing process.

Of course the cause, which you said is fleas, needs addressing to stop more spots and scabs from occurring.

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JessicaTX · 01-06-2017, 12:38 AM

I switch from frontline, to advantage, and back to control fleas. If I use the same product 3 months in a row the little buggers get out of hand.

Beauty4Ashes · 01-06-2017, 04:46 AM

I was wondering about coconut oil for the cat...

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MaySunflowers · 01-06-2017, 05:29 AM

I'm not aware of hearing that coconut oil is poisonous to cats, so definitely do some research to see if its safe or not since your cat will lick it off.

Beauty4Ashes · 01-06-2017, 07:59 AM

She might not like being greasy even if coconut oil is okay for cats...

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I was reading just now that coconut oil may help with her flea problem. It's safe if she licks it. It may cause weight gain, but this kitty is kind of underweight as it is, so a couple of extra pounds won't hurt. I'm going to try it.

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Beauty4Ashes · 01-06-2017, 12:38 PM

That was painful. I took Ginger into the bathroom to trim her nails, give her a bath, and rub coconut oil on her fur. I was getting a towel to put her on my lap before I trimmed her nails and she scratched my face. This is the after picture. Nails are trimmed, a bath, and coconut oil.

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kiloyd · 01-07-2017, 11:28 AM

Aaawww, she's pretty!

Advantage for fleas.

Just a few scabs or lots? Where are they?

Beauty4Ashes · 01-07-2017, 12:55 PM

Quite a few, mostly on the top of her back lower down towards her tail.

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mamacat · 01-08-2017, 11:23 AM

we stpped using flea meds because of our dogs being sensitive to THEM both oral and topical kind. Fleas do not like vinegar so itnhelps to wipe down fur with a cloth spraed with half and half water nd vinegar and also helps heal the itchy scabby hot spots.A flea comb helps too

---------- Post added at 06:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:22 PM ----------

yep that is where our little pups get them too but if you flea comb them down there when they re on your lap and use the vinegar solution it really helps

Beauty4Ashes · 01-08-2017, 11:44 AM

Mamacat, your username makes me chuckle because that is what I call Ginger when I am trying to sweet talk her into doing something that is good for her but she doesn't like.

I will try vinegar, she is a feral or stray, she doesn't really sit on anyone's lap, but I will try. Carefully, very carefully.

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01-05-2017, 07:24 AM	#1
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Flea sensitivity? My cat Ginger has what feels like tiny scabs under her fur. I suspect flea sensitivity. It doesn't seem to bother her too much, but I feel badly about it. Is there any flea medicine that controls fleas better than another? She is a feral/stray who adopted us. It requires a lot more patience and tricks to get medicine in her. Last month, she needed antibiotics because she was bitten by something and the bites abscessed. That was fun. Suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

01-05-2017, 07:46 AM	#2
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: Flea sensitivity? I use advocate, not sure if that is available where you are. It treats fleas and worms at once, just pour on the back of the neck once a month. Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk

01-05-2017, 10:52 AM	#3
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: Flea sensitivity? I know of a website based in the UK, so I may be able to get it. What about for healing the little scabs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

01-05-2017, 11:05 AM	#4
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: Flea sensitivity? I'd probably just leave the scabs alone and just watch that they don't get infected or over licked. Cats lick everything so treating it with something is tricky. Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk

01-05-2017, 05:59 PM	#5
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: Flea sensitivity? So there is no cream for this, sigh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

01-05-2017, 10:53 PM	#6
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: Flea sensitivity? There may be. You could have your cat checked by the vet. But, for me personally, if the scabs look normal with no signs of infection or being licked off and disturbed I'd consider that to be part of a normal healing process. Of course the cause, which you said is fleas, needs addressing to stop more spots and scabs from occurring. Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk

01-06-2017, 12:38 AM	#7
JessicaTX Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Barrens of Texas Posts: 5,152	Re: Flea sensitivity? I switch from frontline, to advantage, and back to control fleas. If I use the same product 3 months in a row the little buggers get out of hand. __________________ Sam's wife Keegan, Zoe, Anakin and Anaiah's Mom Nonni to Jasper, Iris, Ivory, and Lyric!

01-06-2017, 04:46 AM	#8
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: Flea sensitivity? I was wondering about coconut oil for the cat... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

01-06-2017, 05:29 AM	#9
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: Flea sensitivity? I'm not aware of hearing that coconut oil is poisonous to cats, so definitely do some research to see if its safe or not since your cat will lick it off.

01-06-2017, 07:59 AM	#10
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: Flea sensitivity? She might not like being greasy even if coconut oil is okay for cats... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---------- Post added at 09:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:04 AM ---------- I was reading just now that coconut oil may help with her flea problem. It's safe if she licks it. It may cause weight gain, but this kitty is kind of underweight as it is, so a couple of extra pounds won't hurt. I'm going to try it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

01-06-2017, 12:38 PM	#11
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: Flea sensitivity? That was painful. I took Ginger into the bathroom to trim her nails, give her a bath, and rub coconut oil on her fur. I was getting a towel to put her on my lap before I trimmed her nails and she scratched my face. This is the after picture. Nails are trimmed, a bath, and coconut oil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---------- Post added at 02:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:29 PM ---------- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

01-07-2017, 11:28 AM	#12
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	Re: Flea sensitivity? Aaawww, she's pretty! Advantage for fleas. Just a few scabs or lots? Where are they? __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

01-07-2017, 12:55 PM	#13
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: Flea sensitivity? Quite a few, mostly on the top of her back lower down towards her tail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

01-08-2017, 11:23 AM	#14
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Flea sensitivity? we stpped using flea meds because of our dogs being sensitive to THEM both oral and topical kind. Fleas do not like vinegar so itnhelps to wipe down fur with a cloth spraed with half and half water nd vinegar and also helps heal the itchy scabby hot spots.A flea comb helps too ---------- Post added at 06:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:22 PM ---------- yep that is where our little pups get them too but if you flea comb them down there when they re on your lap and use the vinegar solution it really helps __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

01-08-2017, 11:44 AM	#15
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: Flea sensitivity? Mamacat, your username makes me chuckle because that is what I call Ginger when I am trying to sweet talk her into doing something that is good for her but she doesn't like. I will try vinegar, she is a feral or stray, she doesn't really sit on anyone's lap, but I will try. Carefully, very carefully. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

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