kitty acupuncture?

[dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know of a local cat acupuncturist? I've tried everything to help my cat get over her habit of pulling out her fur with her teeth (vet exams, tests for parasites/infections etc. (negative), changing food several times, medications (first prednisone, now cyclosporine), and so on. I'm thinking I have to go holistic. She's getting mighty impressive bald spots on her tummy and legs.

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[dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I appreciate it. A bit more info: I currently have her on a "sensitive skin" food, but I'll check it for corn. She didn't respond to the Royal Canin limited ingredients brand though (just peas and duck, no corn). An fyi - she's a non-skittish indoor kitty so isn't exposed to whatever may be outside, and she does play with her toys (and with me). The "mowing" behavior occurs when I'm around (hey! that could be it! maybe she wants me to leave!). She settles herself down in front of a warm heating vent and happily "mows" as if she's merely grooming. Silly kitty.

[dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com]

I just checked - her food is full of corn. Eek.