itching kitten

[tracyl]

hi.....our eight month old kitten constantly scratches his neck, and it's
now causing the hair to come out. there is nothing on the skin that
i can see or feel that would be causing this. we treated him for fleas
a couple of weeks ago.....but used the hartz stuff, that you put on
the back of the neck, just like advantage. (i know i should have used
THAT) i don't think he has fleas. could it be his food or something
in the air?? if anyone has ideas, i would appreciate it.
thanks!! elntray[/b]

[Auntie Debbie]

It could be a reaction to the Haartz or a host of other ailments such as toxicity from chemicals, bacterial or fungal infections or allergies to name a few. Here is a link on Alopecia that you may find interesting

http://consumer.vetmedcenter.com/Consum ... =8486&dt=p

The best thing you can do for your kitty is have her seen by your vet. He will determine the cause and can give her something to alleveate the itching.
I hope you will be able to get to the bottom of the and have it easily treated. Please never give Haartz anything to any animal. Their products have developed a reputation for causing more harm than good. I hope your kitty is okay and that you will post again soon with a good update.