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Explore common causes of itchy skin in cats and effective treatments to help your feline feel more comfortable and itch-free.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
At some point in your pet’s life, you might want to switch from one flea and tick medication to another. So, how do you make the transition?
Updated on June 19th, 2026
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Explore more about identifying and managing food and skin allergies in cats to help ease itching and other symptoms in your feline friend.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Is your cat coughing, sneezing or wheezing, and you’re wondering why? Find out the most common causes of cat coughing and the best treatments for your cat.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Fluticasone is a steroid so it only relieves the desire to scratch. Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Mange is due to a mite. The above ointment may make the skin feel better but it will not kill the mites. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
There is an injection called depo medrol, i personally do not recommend it as potential side effects can be very serious. the better option in my opinion are tablets, prednisolone tablets for cats are very small and easily hidden in gravy or wet food. most cats eat the wet food and never even suspect there is a tablet inside. it's not a big deal if you are 1-2 hours late.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Steroids generally used are Prednisolone or Depo-Medrol. If Steroids can not control the lesions, we often go to Atopica ( cyclosporine ). For the antibiotic, I would start either with the amoxicillin/clauvalonic acid or one of the cephalosporins ( Covenia if available to you). You might also investigate using a hypoallergenic diet for cats, such as one with a novel protein or one made with a hydrolyzed protein. Science Diet & Royal Canin are very popular ones here. Hope this helps. Take care.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sweetie. I am glad that she will see her veterinarian for an examination. X-rays are typically of the chest as well. Based on these results, a diagnosis of asthma can be made in most cases. You are correct that inhalers can be used to manage this condition. A steroid inhaler such as fluticasone works well for daily use. This works very well with minimal systemic side effects. However, this medication tends to be very expensive. Albuterol is another medication that can be used in the inhaler. It is not a steroid. This is better for rescue situations such as during an attack. I hope this information helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I do know your cat medical history as well as what he is suffering from, snorting could be caused by more than one condition and i have no way to know what condition it is. for this reason i cannot give you an answer to your question, but you should definitely point this question to your vet.
Updated on September 24th, 2025