Idiopathic facial dermatitis/dirty face

[Catty1]

My cat, a former feral, had idiopathic cystitis in the first year he was with me. Again, stress was the cause (or sensitivity to it). My vet wanted to put Oscar on anti-depressants, but I wanted to try Feliway first. Feliway is a spray that contains the 'happy place' pheromones that cats give off when they rub their heads against something they like.

You might try a short course of mild antidepressants and see if the situation improves. That might help the litterbox issues as well.

HUGS - how heartbreaking. I know you will find an answer from someone here.

[Freedom]

Oh my, 9 years old and this came on about what, a year ago? What happened about that time? Is that when the "small child" arrived? Or did you move, or change litter brands? Just following up on folks' comments that it may be stress related.

Candace /Catty 1 didn't explain how she uses Feliway. Many folks on here have tried the plug ins with little success. Candace made a "cloth sleeve" to slip over a cat collar; do not spray Feliaway directly ON a cat! She sprays the cloth and the cat carries the scent on the collar sleeve.

I am sorry to hear you are having these issues and pray something will help.

[Catty1]

I used to use the rag...I then changed to a really stretchy cat collar that would come off easily. I would then hold the Feliway close to the collar, put one finger under the collar and spray a small 'blob' on the collar. (This is while the cat is wearing it, so you don't use a full spray like you would in a room!).

Please keep us posted!