Creamsicle is going to see Dr. Lee :-(

[Craftlady]

It does sound that way but all my cats are indoor and have never been outdoors since the day I got them. She's 6 years old and I can't imagine that she would have fleas and the rest of my fur posse should have them, too. I've never seen anything either. I'm really puzzled.

All my gang was indoor only, but we humans can bring fleas/ticks into the house on our persons, clothing etc.
I didnt see them either until the tapeworms showed up.

[Laura's Babies]

My neighbors cat started getting sores and loosing his fur and I asked her when she last treated him for fleas... "Oh! He never goes outside so he can't have fleas! It's not a flea problem!".. So I help her take him to the vet.. Poor baby, was loaded with fleas. Craftladyw as right, WE bring the fleas in on us.

[lvpets2002]

Oh My poor wittle one.. No never had that prob with my girls.. Good Luck at the White Coats.. Keep us posted..

[Medusa]

It isn't fleas. My vet thinks it's bacterial but he did a fungal culture to be sure. But the results won't come back for 2 weeks because the fungus has to grow. The fact that none of my other cats have it leads him to think it's probably bacterial. I'm to call him on Monday to let him know if it's better or worse while it's being treated. He gave me wipes, similar to Stridex pads, to wipe over her several times a day. And she's on Zeniquin and Chlorpheniramine. While he was examining her, he could pull the hair out in clumps w/only the slightest tug. He said whether it's bacterial or fungal, she has a bad infection of the hair follicles. I pray it isn't fungal because that could mean ringworm. Good grief. So, keep your fingers crossed that it's bacterial, as if that isn't bad enough.

[Medusa]

Poor little Cgirl. I have to give her the meds twice a day and wipe her down w/those wipes twice a day, too. She thinks she's being punished, I guess, and no matter how much I hold her and pet her, etc., she panics. After I give her the meds, she runs to the stop of the stairs and just wails! And if I try to comfort her, she panics even worse. Right now she's hiding under a blanket in one of the cat beds in the basement. Usually if I get down on the floor w/her, she comes to me. Not this time. She's not liking this one bit.

[Craftlady]

Poor baby. I hope she gets used to the routine soon.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear about Creamsicle. I hope that whatever is wrong with her that it'll clear up quickly. Did your vet mention anything about food allergies? This may also be the cause. Good luck and please continue to keep us updated about her.