tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post9001640746195411956..comments2023-06-25T06:00:00.316-04:00Comments on Whiskers In the Window: "What the Heck" WednesdayKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-4821055148935550982013-05-05T19:51:06.023-04:002013-05-05T19:51:06.023-04:00lysine does not boost the immune system. It works...lysine does not boost the immune system. It works for viruses by keeping the herpies virus from replicating but that is about it.Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-9907890195857132772013-05-01T14:59:45.006-04:002013-05-01T14:59:45.006-04:00Thankfully, he doesn't seem to itch and has no...Thankfully, he doesn't seem to itch and has not been scratching at it (that I can tell). I'm hoping the baldness isn't around to stay. He's a handsome gent, but I do prefer him with fur.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-45114365535107372962013-05-01T14:57:51.247-04:002013-05-01T14:57:51.247-04:00The only time he's bothered by his ears is whe...The only time he's bothered by his ears is when I'm trying to check them. Otherwise, he doesn't seem to care or notice.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-66741968158216771642013-05-01T14:57:07.976-04:002013-05-01T14:57:07.976-04:00Norman graciously accepts the affection and return...Norman graciously accepts the affection and returns them in your direction. Good thing I love him too, considering the mess he's creating for me here lately.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-15395024367545443772013-05-01T14:56:02.308-04:002013-05-01T14:56:02.308-04:00Norm has thinning spots on the backs of his legs t...Norm has thinning spots on the backs of his legs too, but he just not bald there (yet?)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-25599198585951298042013-05-01T13:29:59.863-04:002013-05-01T13:29:59.863-04:00I had an elderly female cat who was apparently itc...I had an elderly female cat who was apparently itchy around the ears, so she kept scratching them until all the fur came off and her ears bled. The itchyness gradually spread elsewhere, too. No one could figure out what was causing it, exactly, but cortisol pills seemed to help with it. I think she was on them for the last two years of her life or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-14327742219305470202013-05-01T12:57:16.921-04:002013-05-01T12:57:16.921-04:00Does he poke or scratch at his ear more than usual...Does he poke or scratch at his ear more than usual? I mean do his ears hurt or bug him? I suppose if Vet visits make him crazy & it doesn't hurt him, Wait-and-See sounds like a good plan.kkellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344924380860159578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-65624110766220070362013-05-01T12:08:52.775-04:002013-05-01T12:08:52.775-04:00I have nothing helpful to add here, I just want to...I have nothing helpful to add here, I just want to say that I lubs that Norman. :)Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630555411152079882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-55001196018578112742013-05-01T09:27:46.097-04:002013-05-01T09:27:46.097-04:00OK - or maybe it is a black cat thing.....our Mo h...OK - or maybe it is a black cat thing.....our Mo has naked knees in the back and in front of his ears.... Male pattern baldness??? (I know - not helping....hahaha)Random Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-56352294678951354842013-05-01T09:18:25.643-04:002013-05-01T09:18:25.643-04:00Thanks Amy. I think I might be getting a clue as t...Thanks Amy. I think I might be getting a clue as to why Norm was surrendered to the shelter. He IS a sweet mess. But he's MY sweet mess. <br /><br />The balding thing is just so completely out of left field. Dude likes to keep me on my toes.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-47996018014046329712013-05-01T09:16:06.736-04:002013-05-01T09:16:06.736-04:00It may be partially genetics, thinking probably a ...It may be partially genetics, thinking probably a genetic tendency and a stress reaction to being sick. <br /><br />I'm also starting to think that Norman just likes to mess with me.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-29856790427507417622013-05-01T09:14:46.457-04:002013-05-01T09:14:46.457-04:00Right now, I'm adding FortiFlora to his wet fo...Right now, I'm adding FortiFlora to his wet food in an attempt to boost his immune system like it does for the foster babies. Lysine is definitely the next step on the list. We had great results with it for Porter (and reasonable maintenance for Abby and Peeps).<br /><br />I'm thinking stress too. He IS gaining more fuzz (and is actually getting fuzzy at the base of the ear again). But dude just looks weird.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-41330585875375197702013-05-01T09:05:03.790-04:002013-05-01T09:05:03.790-04:00Norman, you are a sweet mess! I never encountered...Norman, you are a sweet mess! I never encountered this with my senior kitties, so maybe it is just genetics? But bless you again Kelly for taking on and loving Norman at this stage of his life!! SC Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-83560959721037889522013-05-01T08:27:14.297-04:002013-05-01T08:27:14.297-04:00Oh, that's interesting. I've had two cats ...Oh, that's interesting. I've had two cats who had fur thinning on their ears as they got older (i.e. both males over 14yrs). Neither was sick with anything and they lived several more years so I just likened it to balding on old humans. The two cats I have now (15yr old male & 18yr old female) are not showing signs of it. Maybe it's just genetics?<br /><br />~ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-46389155734757752612013-05-01T05:10:22.569-04:002013-05-01T05:10:22.569-04:00Have you talked to your vet about Lysine to boost ...Have you talked to your vet about Lysine to boost his immune system? You can get capsules at a vitamin store or online (pretty cheap) and just break it so the powder goes into his food or some chicken broth.<br /><br />Since this is the first time it seems to be happening with him it might be stress related. Do you have a pheromone plug in with his own quiet space in the house?<br /><br />I wish I had more for you Kelly - sending healing vibes for this sweet man!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984323820423273908noreply@blogger.com