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Dear Karen,
I have seen that my cat has been shedding excessively, i research & came with the conclusion that might be allergies of fleas or dust. He as young cat he always escape to the street where he was expose to fleas that is why i might think he is allergic to fleas because once he came with a tremendous quantity of fleas but i took him a bath but he later started to have these symptoms Licking of feet, inflamed ears, itching and hair loss. I don't know wat to do, wat remedies can i use to stop these shedding? I don't have money to give him the best diet ever but once in a while he gets good food which includes vitamins & minerals. Please help me wat remedies can i use so he can get better without going to the vet. I am on a tight budget, I don't have a job.
Hi Miriam,
Diet won't do anything for him if he has a flea allergy. Wash him with Dawn liquid detergent first. Follow this link on how to do it safely. http://www.ehow.com/how_2112029_poisonfree-flea-removal-kittens-puppies.html?ref...
After he is done, get either Advantage for Cats or Revolution for Cats. Use this stuff to keep the fleas off him. These two things should do the trick. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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