12 yr old feline with a skin problem ..(bad) flea bite allergy please help?

need a vet in massachusettes that will make a payment plan with me to help my Missy she is 12 yrs old and i know she has an allergy to flea bites she is in bad shape, she keeps licking herself to the point where she gets sores all over....(around the tail and on her back end) she is always scratching herself. Missy is my baby and i need help.... I live in Winchendon Ma. and we don't have alot my husband is recently disabled and I don't work have 3 kids.. really need some help We would like to keep Missy here with us........MEEEEEE I would !!!!!!! any help would be wonderfull!!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!

12 yr old feline with a skin problem ..(bad) flea bite allergy please help?
Do you see fleas on her? It could be a bacterial infection, yeast, mange, ringworm...to name a few. It also could be flea allergy dermatitis if she had a bad infestation. She could also have something else wrong that is causing immune suppression allowing for secondary infections to occur.





Do you have money for at least a office visit? (Usually $25-$45). Call all the local Vet's and get quotes for office visits. Make an appt @ the cheapest one. Let them examine her, they may find the culprit and send you home with antibiotics, it may be something as simple as that. If they need to do more tests (skin scraping, fungal cultures, blood work etc) ask for a detailed estimate and at that time ask if you can make payments.





If you already have a Vet that you've been to before, they may be a little more willing to make payment arrangements for you.





You can also try calling local rescue groups (not the humane society, animal control etc) small local groups (you can do a search on petfinder for local groups) and ask for some assistance. Most small groups have a Vet that they take their rescues to for reduced fees. They may allow you to take your cat to their Vet under their account and you will pay reduced fees for services.





If all else fails, you will need to give her to someone who can get her some treatment, as sad and heartbreaking as that will be.





Good luck!
Reply:Animal Umbrella in Somerville may be able to help you. I believe they have access to vets who donate or pro rate their bills when necessary.





Also, Chelsea Animal Clinic is very reasonable and probably would be willing to work with you.





I know this isn't that near Winchendon, but it's the only area that I know. I hope this helps.





As a last resort, you could call and talk with someone at North Shore Animal Shelter in Salem.
Reply:Flea allergies are not too expensive to treat. You just need flea treatments from a vet like Frontline Plus and housesprays - if she's in that bad a shape a steroid shot for temporary relief is also in order.





Ring around vets to see what they can offer you - a bit unlikely anyone on here from your area will post, so get your answers by just phoning the vets in your area.





Chalice