Poor Pachino! Hugs to you and him for how scared you must have been. I know that there are many things that could be ailing him but when you just want your beloved cat to be okay, those "sometimes" and "could be's" are about the last thing you want to hear. I hope that the hemlock gets taken down soon, though I'm glad to hear that he keeps away from it now. Has his condition improved since you posted this?
Love to you sweet Whatisnew and I hope that you are doing well!
Thanks brisby. We have had a lot of rain so the hemlock hasn't been touched since the first day she began cutting it down. Notice I said "cutting it down" instead of removing it. But the flowers are gone now and thankfully Pachino still won't go near it. His symptoms are not as severe but still there. No more bald spots and his hair has grown back in. But 2 days ago he started throwing up big hairballs, which is very unusual for him. Must be from all of that licking. I guess I will have to call the vet if it continues. I am doing much better now that my daughter is better. Thanks so much for your love, hugs and concern. It means a lot to me. I hope you are doing well! Hugs!