essinoplic plaque

[opus88]

my cat recently dx with this disease d/t scabby  areas around eyes and ears , vet recommended cortisone injection, small scabs hv now reappeared, can you give me some info as to cause of this( definately not mites or any bug infestation)...he is a very well cared for indoor pet.
Also would like to know are repeated cortisone injections safe? I was told they can trigger diabetes.
I would appreciate any help you could give on this...not finding out much on web sites. thx

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

The most efficacious treatment for cats with eosinophilic disease complex, of which eosinophilic plaque is one component,  is Depo-medrol injections every 2 to 4 weeks, with antibiotics for secondary skin infection.   Depo-medrol or other steroid injections can cause diabetes in susceptible individuals (especially obese cats), but, it is a necessary part of the treatment.  It might be a good idea to place your cat on a hypoallergenic canned diet such as prescription lamb and pea, or equivalent.  The hypoallergenic diet must be foods that your cat has never been exposed to before.  Also, trying to identify any other allergens would be important.  Flea or mosquito allergy is still a possibility since one bite on your pet could cause the disease and you need never see the mosquito or flea.  A topical flea, tick and mosquito repellent is necessary even for the indoor only patient.

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

There are dozens of topical flea and tick treatments available.

Revolution is good for fleas,and can help for mosquito's, but is ineffective for most ticks.

Frontline is good for fleas and ticks, but not mosquitoes.
Advantage is only for fleas.

There are a variety of over the counter products, but in my practice (and many other practices) we have found that we see the most hypersensitivity reactions and adverse complications from over-the-counter products not listed above.

I would not use an over-the-counter product that promises to repel fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and flies.  These products contain too many insecticides which may impact on your pets heath in the future.

[opus88]

thank you so much for the info
tell me a topical flea, tick or mosquito repellent especially formulated for cats?
or is one that us humans use in smaller amounts??