spot on

[Netty]

Took Benny to the vet on Monday, cos of an ear infection. The vet said it was mites. She gave him spot on and gave me eardrops for him. I did notice the next day that he has a bald patch on his neck where she put the spot on. Is that usual? I have given him flea treatment before, but that has never happened with me.

[Leesy]

Hi Netty, sorry but I can`t really be of much help really as I have never encounterd this myself, whatspot on did the vet use?
I have heard that the flea collars can make them lose their fur where the collar is though.:?

[Netty]

I dont know which she used, but it wasn't the blue frontline triangle type, which I normally use. She had a wee white bottle.

[Leesy]

I dont know which she used, but it wasn't the blue frontline triangle type, which I normally use. She had a wee white bottle.

Think I would be tempted to give them a ring to ask them what they used and to ask if it is a normal reaction, just to see what they say.

[angieh]

Yes, I would do as Leesy suggests Netty. Do let us know what your vet says.

[kado]

I havent used the white one. It has happened to guinness when we used one though but i cant remember whats its called. Like the others said i would ask the vets as a precaution as well.

[PoshPuss]

I agree Netty, let the vet know, it may be important for future use.

[dandysmom]

Agreement here too, call the vet.

[Netty]

I did call the vet. She used stronghold, but said it shouldn't cause a reaction. I checked it on the web and it does say it causes fur loss where it is applied, but nothing to worry about as it should grow back. Stronghold is apparently cheaper than frontline and not as good. I've to keep an eye on it and let her know if there is any change. Its my first time at that vet because its nearer to us, but I think I will go back to my other vet from now on.

[Leesy]

If you are happier with your other vet even though it`s further away I would stick with them.
The vets that I use is quite a trek to get to and there is others closer but I wouldn`t use them at all.

[angieh]

I went on to Stronghold last summer because Frontline wasn't working. It seems that in this area at least fleas are becoming resistant to Frontline.

[kado]

It was stronghold that i used on Guinness. The problem that i have is that he is a big cat 9kgs still. He goes out but he also goes next door and goes upstairs to bed. Frontline only works on cats up to 6.5kgs i think. The manufactures told me that and i shouldnt put 2 on because it woundlnt work either.

[pinklizzy]

Stronghold is what I use for Imogen and Kindly and we've never had any problems with hair loss. Frontline is only effective against fleas and ticks, whereas Stronghold will kill the ear mites which is probably why your vet used it in this case.

[dandysmom]

Thanks, PL, that's useful to know.

[Netty]

She did tell me stronghold would kill the mites as well as fleas. Thats probably why she used it. Still dont like the bald patch and his skin started going red too. He must be a sensitive wee soul!! lol

[CrAzy Mii]

We use spot on and it doesn't seem to cause any reaction! If you feel it has caused a reaction it might be best to never use it again, you might just have a sensitive kitty! Yes it is probably a good idea to change vet, try a cat clinic or someone specialised! Hope this helps!

[pcspik]

None of mine have had a reaction to spot on. But both of mine have Frontline spray at the moment anyway.

The cat who lives in my parents, who has have spot on deflea stuff gets a nasty bald patch each time she gets defleaed. Similarly, when she has profender (spot on wormer) she gets a bald patch where it has been. Unfortunately she is just a sensitive cat, and as it causes no other problems, it is something that you put up with. I tried other spot on products, but unfortunately she gets the same problem, so it is not product specific. It goes within a month, so it's something we have to live with.

Unfortunately spraying her or trying tablets is not an option with that particular cat as she has a lot of feral tendencies and will turn feral if you try anything else. Spot on though not ideal because of the baldness issue is the only option with her. I follow the instructions to the letter, so it is not my error. Unfortunately your cat may be one of those cats which get a bald patch each time it is applied.

If you are unhappy with the vet, I agree change it. When I lost my cat (Jack) in August and got Pickle in September, I registered him to a different vet. Although it is a longer distance, (4.6 miles versus 9.8 miles) I am much happier than the vets I had with my last cat. Since then a new vet has opened up (only since September last year) which is only half a mile away, but I dont know anyone who has registered there.

Although it is a bit more of a trek, I am happy with the one that Pickle is registered to. Although they are smaller (they only have 3 vets) they provide a much better service than the bigger one that Jack was registered to.

[farthing]

If your cat had a reaction to stronghold, try advocate the next time, it also treats mites, but don't be surprised if she loses hair again. One of my cats goes bald on the spot but its the lesser of 2 evils as far as I'm concerned.
Change your vet if you are unhappy with them, but at the same time it isn't their fault your cat lost hair, it was just unfortunate, as said before frontline doesn't do mites and stronghold does, so I would say she has pretty much done what any other vet would- except that some now use advocate.:)