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Grooming 101: The itchy Itchies.......how to keep at bay and save the coat!

This class is quite important. Knowing what is causing the itch can help you save your coat. First and foremost- do a check list.

  1. Did you notice the itch shortly after a bath?
  2. Is the itch in the neck area going down into the throat?
  3. Is the itch over the eyes and possibly behind an ear?
  4. Is the itch creating a bite- kitty biting where they itch?
  5. no real itch - but little bumps appearing and or coat starting to fall out in lumps?
  6. Is the itch going down the body back?

Where the itch is tells what the itch means. An itch after the bath normally means you didn't get the soap out completely and now it is causing the skin to itch- it may even develop into a rash. Then the kitty may begin to dip his face, cheek, legs, and soak himself trying to make the itch go away. However...this actually will make the itch worst. Solution- rebath with baby or face shampoo and rinse three times and dry thoroughly.

If the itching is around the neck and going down into the throat and you did not JUST bath in the last day or so... it is most likely a food allergy or hormones. Many cats not agree with corn and excessive amounts of corn over time can develop into a food allergy. Solution: find a food with less corn and wait out the time it takes to filter the old out of the body. Also- Females tend to itch in this area a few days or even a week before a heat cycle may begin. This tends to run in lines.

If you find the itch is over the eyes or behind the ear- don't waste time- see your vet- you have ear mites. ASK for the shot (the one that also kills worms)- not the drops. The shot is a one or two time thing and the mites die almost instant. The reason why I say 2 times is because it is a good idea to plan one shot and then re do it in 10 days. This way you also kill all from the eggs too. The drops are messy and take a week or even longer to show any promise. If the itch is creating a bite- did a mosquito bite the kitty or possibly a flea? If not..this might also be a sign of a heavy corn diet.

Number 5. This one is a biggie...these little pimple looking things are most likely fungus. You need to get on top of this faster and sooner than later. You will need to topically treat and internally treat. Do not take shortcuts or this baby will leave and return over and over. Bleach 1-10 dilution everything possible. Keep in mind it takes 10 minutes to kill all minutes under only puts this bug to sleep to be awaken later. Also you can only kill and disinfect clean surfaces- so wash and clean then disinfect.

Wash your kitty in an antifungal shampoo such as CB's Anna's Healthy Coat with Tea Tree twice per week...and if you can tolerate it- dip your kitty too. Talk to your vet on the fastest, easiest way to remove these nasties. You are out of the show scene for a bit with this itch!

When shampooing- use full strength and leave sit for at least 10 minutes.

And MOST IMPORTANT!!! After you handle the kitty- wash your hands and arms and fingers and nails really GOOD! I highly suggest you get yourslef a Breeder Tea Tree Bar if you have a cattery or are expecting kittens. This bar was developed so after you handle your kitties you can wash up feeling secure that you won't be spreading germs- fungus- and or virals to other pets and people in your home and cattery. This bar of soap is also great to use if you have kittens- It is better to be safe and cleaned and protected than to end up with sick kittens. The soap contains everything you need to make sure not to transfer nasties from you to another. You can also use the bar soap on the cats too for a spot clean up area.

OK- if the itch is going down the body- you have body mites and a quick visits to the vet can fix this one in one shot (sometimes two)

Always disinfect everything- bedding, housing, clothes, ect when any itch is present.

If you use a protector shampoo (for example: CB Anna's Healthy Coat) and then clean up yourself real good with our Breeder Tea Tree Bar- most often itchy's stay at bay. BTW- Fleas hate this bar too! an added bonus:-)

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