DCat is 2.5, over the past 2 weeks his skin has suddenly exploded into lots of tiny scabs and his hair was thinning so had him at the vet today who has diagnosed military eczema/dermatitis. He said it's usually an allergic reaction to fleas but DCat was up to date with his flea prevention and vet said there was no trace of any fleas or flea poo on him so he isn't convinced that's what it is. He said he has it for life now and there will be flare ups from time to time. He gave him an injection (but of course now I can't remember what it was!) and tablets to take starting tomorrow for 3 days.
1st question: how the fuck do I get the tablets into him? He wouldn't eat a crushed up wormer tablet in his food.
2nd question: does anyone have experience of this condition and is there anything I can do to prevent flare ups? I know cats generally can't have essential oils, is there something else I can bathe him with to keep his skin in good nick?
3rd question: I have no pet insurance currently. Is it time to get a plan or isn't this condition going to make it more expensive than the vet fees will cost?
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Feline military dermatitis
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JenLindleyShitMom · 28/10/2016 22:04
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JenLindleyShitMom ·
28/10/2016 22:11
Well that rules out the insurance then! 
When I say bathing, I really mean a warm damp cloth rubbed over him. He's a real docile boy and will sit for anything.
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28/10/2016 22:15
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JenLindleyShitMom ·
28/10/2016 22:16
Thanks gardengeek any recommendations for providers?
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