Re: ABFE - Emergency essence

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Thanks.  I'll definitely give that a try.  Phelix isn't the big one but he does weigh 17.5lbs so he's a good sized kitty.   In a message dated 7/4/2006 8:49:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Something that has helped Starman is using corn starch baby powder on the inflamed areas, it seems to sooth the itch better than any cream or salve I've tried.  I try to avoid it, but when things get really bad I give him 1/2 to a whole antihistamine, (Star weighs close to 20lbs, is Phelix the cat with "big bones"?) .  The vet recommended Chlorpheniramine over the ingredient in Benadryl.  I'll certainly pass along anything I find that helps relieve itching. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would be very interested in that too.  My Phelix has a half-bald belly..and his back legs are little granny legs because he has chewed the hair off of them.  I've had him tested for ringworm and every skin disease known.  I've tried moisturizing washes for cats, Rescue Remedy cream...everything.  We even did immunoRegulin to build up his system.  Nothing has worked.  The vet thinks it is allergies.  Someone on this list, however, recommended the book "The Cat Who Cried for Help" - and after reading that I'm wondering if it isn't a form of OCD.