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in article , Singer709 at
wrote on 6/18/04 12:13 PM: My big orange buddy RJ has a small group of "zits" on his forehead, just beneath his ears and above his eyes. They are like a small rash. He's not scratching them at all (other than his normal grooming), and he's otherwise in perfect health. His eyes and ears are all fine, too. I can pick them off like little dandruff scabs, and if I scratch them he's not in any pain or discomfort. I am very short on funds and want to avoid the vet unless absolutely needed. Should I use some small amount of skin lotion to soothe this surface breakout? Thanks. Being near the eyes and forehead, I would not think it is acne. I'd suspect bug bites of somekind. Karen |
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That sounds suspiciously like flea dermatitis or ear mites. Do
you give him a regular flea treatment? If not, I'd recommend a dipping/bath, and start him on a regular flea treatment, especially if he has access to the outdoors. -- M9 "Singer709" wrote in message om... My big orange buddy RJ has a small group of "zits" on his forehead, just beneath his ears and above his eyes. They are like a small rash. He's not scratching them at all (other than his normal grooming), and he's otherwise in perfect health. His eyes and ears are all fine, too. I can pick them off like little dandruff scabs, and if I scratch them he's not in any pain or discomfort. I am very short on funds and want to avoid the vet unless absolutely needed. Should I use some small amount of skin lotion to soothe this surface breakout? Thanks. |
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That sounds suspiciously like flea dermatitis or ear mites. Do
you give him a regular flea treatment? If not, I'd recommend a dipping/bath, and start him on a regular flea treatment, especially if he has access to the outdoors. -- M9 "Singer709" wrote in message om... My big orange buddy RJ has a small group of "zits" on his forehead, just beneath his ears and above his eyes. They are like a small rash. He's not scratching them at all (other than his normal grooming), and he's otherwise in perfect health. His eyes and ears are all fine, too. I can pick them off like little dandruff scabs, and if I scratch them he's not in any pain or discomfort. I am very short on funds and want to avoid the vet unless absolutely needed. Should I use some small amount of skin lotion to soothe this surface breakout? Thanks. |
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That sounds suspiciously like flea dermatitis or ear mites. Do
you give him a regular flea treatment? If not, I'd recommend a dipping/bath, and start him on a regular flea treatment, especially if he has access to the outdoors. -- M9 "Singer709" wrote in message om... My big orange buddy RJ has a small group of "zits" on his forehead, just beneath his ears and above his eyes. They are like a small rash. He's not scratching them at all (other than his normal grooming), and he's otherwise in perfect health. His eyes and ears are all fine, too. I can pick them off like little dandruff scabs, and if I scratch them he's not in any pain or discomfort. I am very short on funds and want to avoid the vet unless absolutely needed. Should I use some small amount of skin lotion to soothe this surface breakout? Thanks. |
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RJ is a 100% indoor guy, and has no cat or dog contacts. He definitely
does not have fleas. I'm thinking it's simply dry skin? Just an FYI. Totally indoor cats can definitely have fleas. My totally indoor cats had 2 separate bouts of them when I lived in an apartment. They never went out, even on the balcony, or had any sort of contact with other animals but they got 'em. You can bring fleas in on your shoes and clothes if they're in the grass. Do you live in an area where fleas are common? Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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RJ is a 100% indoor guy, and has no cat or dog contacts. He definitely
does not have fleas. I'm thinking it's simply dry skin? Just an FYI. Totally indoor cats can definitely have fleas. My totally indoor cats had 2 separate bouts of them when I lived in an apartment. They never went out, even on the balcony, or had any sort of contact with other animals but they got 'em. You can bring fleas in on your shoes and clothes if they're in the grass. Do you live in an area where fleas are common? Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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