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Karadeniz

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3. This sounds like a food allergy or he's a bit neurotic and is overly licking his tummy in stress. I

Reply to Walleye (Original post)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 12:23 PM

Apr 2023

have one cat in that condition. She now eats Science Diet dry CD multicare/stress and finally has fur on her tummy again! The CD variety must include the word stress. Unfortunately, the SciDi costs have gone through the roof! But, for one cat, it's probably doable. If you live near a Tractor Supply, their brand, 4health, is very good... I use the turkey and rice.

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Patches help me a little worried, any advice? He has a rash on his belly [View all] Walleye Apr 2023 OP

Here's a couple of links for more info werdna Apr 2023 #1

I don't think it's fleas, he has white fur, he never goes outside, I check him closely I know what Walleye Apr 2023 #6

Dry skin? Someone once told me it's a vitamin e deficiency Emile Apr 2023 #2

So bag balm is safe for kitties? Walleye Apr 2023 #5

Yes it is safe for use on cats, dogs, kittens and large animals. Emile Apr 2023 #7

Thank you,I will definitely try that. Walleye Apr 2023 #8

This sounds like a food allergy or he's a bit neurotic and is overly licking his tummy in stress. I Karadeniz Apr 2023 #3

Thank you, it could be a neurotic stress thing Walleye Apr 2023 #4

Nothing wrong with the chicken! Keep in up! Add some canned pumpkin and a bit of rice, et Karadeniz Apr 2023 #9

Thanks I'll try that Walleye Apr 2023 #10

Ant bites can cause itchy red bumps, sometimes with pus, and they become active this time of year... Donkees Apr 2023 #11

That could be it, I've been killing ants around the sink all morning Walleye Apr 2023 #12

They often leave a scent trail around pet food dishes too Donkees Apr 2023 #13

Looks like you got some very good suggestions, so I will just send some vibes niyad Apr 2023 #14

Thank you, I think he's going to be OK, nothing serious anyway, I hope Walleye Apr 2023 #17

How is his rash today? irisblue Apr 2023 #15

Looking much better today, I'm thinking maybe some of the little ants I've been seeing stung Walleye Apr 2023 #16