Creamsicle is going to see Dr. Lee :-(

[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.

[Medusa]

Yes, I thought about food allergies, too. God bless my vet's staff. They always call and check up on their patients. And I'm to call tomorrow w/an update. I keep a really clean house, so the bacterial thing has me bugged. And none of my other cats are exhibiting any symptoms, so Dr. Lee will be back in the office tomorrow and if he has time, I'll talk to him. Cgirl is avoiding me like the plague this morning. She knows it's medicine time.

[phesina]

Oh, best wishes and healing thoughts and prayers are being sent to Creamsicle! We hope it's not ringworm and that whatever it is you can deal with it effectively without too much more trouble.

As if you're not having enough already, ... sweet Cgirl, please don't be afraid to take your medicines.. They are going to make you feel much better, and you know your beloved Meowmie would never do anything harmful to you.

Love, Purrs, and Hugs,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Priscilla, Sydney, and Elmer