Kitty skin problems

[LolitaContrer]

My kitty had perviously and intermittenly been having strange swellings on his lips, chin, and around his mouth. someitmes he would also get little bumps under his fur sroradically. My vet said it was an allergy to something, but we changed food, he eats and drinks out of ceramis, even changed the types of food, excluding fish, chicken, beef, and liver flavors at different times. noting was ever conclusive. Cooincidentally we changed food brands and I haven't see in for awhile, but I think that this particular food may have contributed to his Urinary Problems. Has anyone ever had these problems, and is there something other than steroids that I can give him if it recurrs?

[Cleo]

I'm not sure and may be off base here, but if foods were considered and didn't prove to be the culprit, how about the brand of litter? Also, if you have carpets in your home, be sure not to use any type of powdered carpet deodorizer that would be vaccuumed. Definitely not good for kitties.

Is your cat an indoor cat only? If he goes outside, it could be anyone's guess as to what his little nose and mouth are into.

I've never had this problem with my cats so can't advise on anything medical but I'm sure one of the qualified experts here will be along to give you their input.

Cleo

[Traci]

I strongly suggest speaking to your vet about a hypoallergenic diet specifically, but since you also have the prescription urinary diet to worry about, you and your vet must form a dietary plan that will work for both conditions.

Equally as important...if kitty does not respond to dietary management for the "allergies" within 2-4 weeks, then it's time your vet tested for eosinophilic granuloma complex...this condition is usually first treated by dietary adjustment to a novel protein source in the diet (one kitty has never been exposed to, i.e., hypoallergenic diet) and antiinflammatory medications to reduce inflammation and flare-ups. Please speak to your vet about this condition as a possibility.

[Cleo]

....but I'm sure one of the qualified experts here will be along to give you their input.

Told ya!

Please let us know what the vet says. I'm curious myself as to what can be done for this.