Miliary dermatitis in cats

Re: Miliary dermatitis in cats

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:59:58 GMT

I would go for the skin testing, it's amazing the different results you get from that and the bloods.

Re: Miliary dermatitis in cats

Doolally — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:44:51 GMT

He's fed from saucers, so don't think it'd be what he's fed from.

We use axiom for our IgE allergy testing. I did wonder about a food allergy, axiom doesn't test for food allergies as they say its very poorly documented in animals...but it won't hurt for me to try the hypoallergy diet thanks

I'd have the skin tests done if anyone thought it'd be worth it...but we don't do them where i work (and im leaving next week )so i'd have to go down the referal route for that (which i dont mind if others think its justifiable)

Re: Miliary dermatitis in cats

anthony chadwick — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:59:01 GMT

cats may have what we call atopic like dermatitis with a negative skin and blood test. However, food allergy can also present similarly and may be worth checking for( royal canin hypo diet exclusively for 12 weeks no titbits

Cats are remarkably resistant to steroid side effects so I would be happy to use them to control the situation

Re: Miliary dermatitis in cats

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:45:49 GMT

Was that a york test? Have you thought about having a proper patch testing done?

Re: Miliary dermatitis in cats

Cat Woman — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:53:14 GMT

[quote user="Doolally"]His cheeks [/quote]

I've seen cases of cats with facial dermatitis, that have improved/been cured just by changing the type of feeding bowls - usually from the plastic type ones to s/s, china or those heavy ones (can't think of the word!!).