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Walleye

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4. Thank you, it could be a neurotic stress thing

Reply to Karadeniz (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 12:34 PM

Apr 2023

If I distract him he’ll stop he doesn’t act like it really itches a lot, thanks for the advice. I always gave him the same food I’ll try something else. I also give him little pieces of grilled chicken from time to time maybe I should stop doing that.

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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