Millie has me a little worried

mica_ga wrote:

Sorry Millie is having problems. A few questions to ponder that might provide an answer if it is not an illness.

1. When did it start? - The scratching and licking started about 3 or 4 days ago. I noticed it definitely on Sunday. The running low to the ground just became noticeable yesterday.

2. Have you changed brands of food, litter box sand? - Nope, not a thing. She eats the same food she's eaten for ages and uses the same litter.

3. Have you changed her normal routine (feeding time, play time, guests in your household, etc.)? - Her routine probably has changed a bit in the past couple days, with me being gone over the weekend and then yesterday gone most of the morning and not feeling well the rest of the day, so she didn't get her usual attention, but she didn't seem to want it, either. And she's had little changes like that before and never showed this kind of reaction.

4. Have you changed cleaning products for your home, laundry detergent/fabric softener (can affect things she comes in contact with--bedding)? - No, I use the same detergent I always have.

Could be stress, could be allergy, or she is board and just not getting as much attention--but don't rule out a medical problem. It is not always easy finding out the problem when it comes to cats; as you well know. Sometimes the least little change can upset them. Possibly all the stress you have been dealing with yourself. Hope you find an answer soon.

Even though she does not go outside, you can bring things in on your shoes. 3/4 of a flea's life are spent in the environment, not on a pet/host.

I asked him about it when I noticed her grooming excessively and he said he hadn't noticed the grooming, and she was walking around the house normally when I got home. The odd movement

I don't know what it could be. If it were just the licking, I'd get her some hairball remedy and see if it kept her, um, clear of them, but she's acting so strange. She's really not herself at all.

We're back from the vet.