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My cat is a stray that I took in about a year ago. She is very playful and eats all the time. Yet she can have sneezing fits where boogers fly and pulls out tufts of hair from her hind end until there are bald spots. I've already taken her to the vet and we ruled out fleas cause she has none. Come to think of it she didn't have any when she was a stray either. I don't know if she is just a cat that sneezes on a regular basis and has grooming OCD or if it is something else. Please help!!!! Any kind of clue would be great! Thanks!!
Hi Clarissa,
Cats are very good at grooming fleas off them. But that doesn't mean that they are not there. It sounds like she has a flea allergy. Try using Advantage or Frontline for cats. See how she is. I think you will see a vast improvement in her. Good luck and let me know what happens.
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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