Poor Arthur is temporarily back in his collar

[Siwsan]

He had a flare up, yesterday. I gave him a dose of steroid but it was slow in resolving. Then I put the collar back on to stop him from licking. Now it's almost completely back to normal.

I'll leave him in the collar until I get back from Aldi. Then another dose of steroid and I'll keep a close eye on him.

My brother suggested changing out the litter with some pine or silica. I think I might pick up a couple of bags of 'World's Best' because I've heard a lot of good things about it. I'll also talk to the vet about getting him tested for allergies. Nothing has changed so this is just so mysterious. Even the vet is baffled.

[sprinkleeninow]

1. Our last kitty girl, I found Feline Pine litter. Was so happy with all aspects of it.

"Dangerous types of cat litter on the market include some types of clumping cat litter, those containing sodium bentonite clay and those containing crystalline silica dust."

Arthur, you are lifted up for quick and complete healing, sweet boy! 🕯

[Siwsan]

5. I bought some Nature's Miracle corn cob litter to try

Litter allergy is pretty low on my list of suspects but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[applegrove]

15. Corn cob litter can develop dangerous bacteria or something. I saw that on the internet.

[Siwsan]

17. This is by Nature's Miracle so I have some confidence in it

I've always been very satisfied with their products.

It's not a big bag so it won't last long.

[LastDemocratInSC]

2. Exquisacat litter pellets made from newspapers.

Our vet uses that at his office and Kitty "boarding house" and recommended it 2 years ago. Works great.

[Siwsan]

7. I'm going to check that out

Thanks!

[hlthe2b]

3. Well, the good thing is that when this occurs in young cats they frequently grow out of it as they

age. Poor Arthur.

[niyad]

4. poor baby. sending lots of love and hugs and vibes from this auntie and cousin.

[Siwsan]

6. He's already looking much better

I will give him one more dose of steroids and cross my fingers.

[niyad]

8. Fingers crossed here as well.

[Rebl2]

9. How often

can you give the steroid in 24 hour period?

[Naio]

10. Maybe allergies ?

I took my cat to the vet because she has something in her butt and some parts of her body it was really bad especially ..in her butt .vet say it was environmental allergies .vet prescribed a drug in table form called. Apoquel 16 mg.is a medicine for dogs but she say work well in cats too with allergies .my cat has to use this medicine all the time .

[Siwsan]

12. I think that will be next.

His behavior doesn't change, much. He still likes to play, his appetite is good and his litter box use hasn't really changed. There's no swelling or tenderness.

I'm beginning to think the licking makes what ever is happening MUCH more irritated. He just had another dose of the steroid and I have no doubt he will be back to normal within an hour. Then I'll just keep an eye on him. He likes to take his naps on my lap, which makes things much easier. Not particularly productive, but easier.

[Naio]

11. I use just 1/4 of apoquel table once a day

Wishing the best for handsome Arthur.

[Jilly_in_VA]

13. At the shelter we use

a wood-based pellet kind, I think Nature's Best. Most cats seem to like it and it's easy to clean, also doesn't smell. I recommend it. I used to use something called "Yesterday's News" that was made of recycled newsprint and was also pellet-like. It was stinkier though easy to clean. I really like the pine. Some people recommend crystals for his kind of problem, like Pretty Litter, but they are expensive. Try the pine type. You can probably get it at your local co-op, or if you have a Tractor Supply nearby.

[Siwsan]

14. There was a pine one at the locally owned pet supply store I shop at.

I picked up the Nature's Miracle corn cob one, to start. It seemed pretty basic.

[ShazzieB]

18. I saw this today and immediately thought of Arthur.

I wonder if something like this might work for him?

[Siwsan]

19. How funny!!

I just did the morning butt check on Arthur and he's good, today.

I also noticed that the last time I had to put him in the collar, he just sat patiently while I connected it and went about his day without once trying to pull it off!