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I should have knocked on wood when I said the yeast infection was gone. Last night, I noticed small scab-like bumps developing on her belly (the same place the yeast infection had targeted before clearing up). It's identical to what was there when they said it was part of the yeast infection. The vet called Wednesday to check up on Stella, and I told her that it was completely clear. I was suppose to keep my eye on it and let them know if anything was wrong. During the phone conversation, I told her I thought about changing her diet even though the yeast infection appeared to be gone. After all, what harm could it cause changing to a diet that contains a novel protein? She's on Science Diet as we speak. I thought about switching to Nature's Variety. Changing her diet wasn't recommended in the beginning, because they wanted to see what might have triggered the allergy. I understand, but obviously it is back so therefore I want to change it. Unfortunately, I need to make a trip to Petco this afternoon for some more food because we are out. According to Petco's website, they don't sell Nature's Variety. I found the link in a thread Pitrottmommy posted (Prairie: Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Medley). Until a bag of Nature's Variety comes in, I'm stuck trying to find something temporary to use. I heard the best way to switch a cat's diet is to add a little of the new food to their dish and decrease the old food little by little. Perhaps I should buy the Science Diet and do this method once Nature's Variety comes in?
One thing I want to add is that I noticed a little redness on the right side of her mouth last night. It sort of looked like red bumps on the right side of her mouth. However, there is no redness today. In fact, it looks like very tiny scabs. Almost hard to see. It freaked me out after reading what Maggie-Mae is going through. I'm hoping it was only scratches she got from play fighting Izzy. There are small scratches further to the left, which leads me to believe it's just an "injury" from rough-housing. I plan on visiting the vet Monday. Does anyone have any advice about the food situation?
One thing I want to add is that I noticed a little redness on the right side of her mouth last night. It sort of looked like red bumps on the right side of her mouth. However, there is no redness today. In fact, it looks like very tiny scabs. Almost hard to see. It freaked me out after reading what Maggie-Mae is going through. I'm hoping it was only scratches she got from play fighting Izzy. There are small scratches further to the left, which leads me to believe it's just an "injury" from rough-housing. I plan on visiting the vet Monday. Does anyone have any advice about the food situation?