Every year about this time (early fall) my cat and dog both get really itchy and start to lose their fur. I mentioned it to my vet last year and she said it's not fleas but some sort of allergic reaction. I was unsuccessful in the medication she subscribed, they stopped itching several weeks later and hair grew back a few months later. Any suggestions on an over the counter medication?
Master Advisor Matthew says:
September 05th, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Hi
If this is an allergy then you can try giving both dog and cat piriton. One children's piriton (an antihistamine) 2x daily may help a bit. Also keep up to date with anti-flea spot ons just in case.
Severe allergies will often only respond to either allergen avoidance (often impossible anyway) or long term corticosteroids, which are not available over the counter.
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