Q

From Jennifer

I have taken my cat to three vets now, and I still can't seem to figure out why my cat keeps scratching himself around his eyes, ears, and chin.  He hurts himself with his constant scratching.  Please help, what can I do?

A

I’m sorry that you’re having such a difficult time getting to the bottom of your cat's scratching issue but skin issues are notoriously difficult to diagnose in many pets.  Since at least three veterinarians have already examined your cat, I’m not sure I will be able to offer much assistance but I will try to help you as best I can.

Without examining your cat and knowing what diagnostics have already been done, things that come to mind are bacterial or fungal infections, mites, and allergies.  Working up these