About a couple months ago our 2 year old cat got, as far as we could tell, a hot spot on the insides of his legs. Sprayed with a product that was basically medicated water specifically for hot spots, and it seemed to relieve the itching.
Then a few weeks later, it all went to hell. His skin started acting like he was going through some kind of allergic reaction. Also at that point we noticed he had fleas, and immediately treated him with Frontline (which we've used before on him) and that got rid of the fleas. We suspected it was food; we feed him a grain-free food, and he has occasionally eaten some of the roommate's cat's food but he's been doing that for months before this. We thought maybe he's been sneaking off to neighbors houses and eating god knows what (he is a pig) so he's been in the garage since late December, more recently with a cone on his head almost 24/7.
I feel horrible. I don't know what to do. Frankly, I'm hesitant to take him to a vet because we really can't afford the costs right now, and without expensive tests, how much can they tell me besides 'it's probably allergies'. Which I don't think it is. Also, he's losing weight, and he's been treated for tapeworms but dammit I'm at my wit's end on how to make him better. Do any of you cat guys or gals have any experience with something similar? I've also been advised to give him Benadryl daily, but I want to verify if that's safe and dosage amounts and stuff. I know I really should take him to a vet, but at the same time I'm leery of having to go through a bunch of hoops for something that won't even solve the problem. Might, might not.
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edit: at the very least, call the vet. That shouldn't cost you anything.
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I think it's a combination of both. He chews at his skin a lot, probably because its so dry from him not being able to clean himself.
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