Thread: scratching and scabbing..

Hey Guys,
My big boy, the ChristedBuddah, has been having issues with scratching his face/chin/head area. I had previously taken him to the vet and he got some steroid shot and, it seems to help for about 6-8 months. We tried it again and, this time, it didn't help very much at all. My big guy is a main coon mix, 15 lbs, and all white as you can see from this pic.

If anyone has experienced this and can help with a home or natural remedy, I would be VERY grateful.

Thanks!

Sorry I have no experience of this, but I had to say that's a great cat yoga photo!

Originally Posted by Fozzie

Sorry I have no experience of this, but I had to say that's a great cat yoga photo!

HEHE, thanks Fozzie!

What a cutie Daniel! We haven't experienced this either with our MC. However, I once had a large white tom (inherited stray) that used to do the same thing. We never were successful in the various treatments tried by vets tho'. We just did our best at watching and keeping the wounds clean. Also trimming of his nails/claws helped some (when he would let us).

Thanks Becca,
the ChristedBuddah, yes that's his full name, is a rescue that I picked up and, he was already de clawed, which I don't approve of but, what was done was done.

would really appreciate any input on this from anyone that has any experience at all and, if they were able to find out how to help the situation.

Thanks!

Our Moggie has the same problem caused by allergies and the only solution we have is to give him a daily steroid tablet. The result is that he gains weight and weighs over 14lb even though he's half the size of a Maine Coon. He just has an extremely large tummy! He's so lovable and we know the steroids will probably shorten his life, but at least he's happy and not scratching himself to bits. As soon as we try to stop the steroids it all starts up again.