{"id":126313,"date":"2022-06-09T05:47:02","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T05:47:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:47:02","slug":"what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I give my cat for itching?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/#What_can_I_give_my_cat_for_itching\" title=\"What can I give my cat for itching?\">What can I give my cat for itching?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_cats_irritated_skin\" title=\"What can I put on my cat&#8217;s irritated skin?\">What can I put on my cat&#8217;s irritated skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/#Why_is_my_indoor_cat_so_itchy\" title=\"Why is my indoor cat so itchy?\">Why is my indoor cat so itchy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/#What_do_vets_prescribe_for_itchy_skin\" title=\"What do vets prescribe for itchy skin?\">What do vets prescribe for itchy skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/#Why_is_my_cat_scratching_but_has_no_fleas\" title=\"Why is my cat scratching but has no fleas?\">Why is my cat scratching but has no fleas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/#Can_you_give_a_cat_Benadryl_for_itching\" title=\"Can you give a cat Benadryl for itching?\">Can you give a cat Benadryl for itching?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-cat-for-itching\/#Why_is_my_cat_itching_and_licking_so_much\" title=\"Why is my cat itching and licking so much?\">Why is my cat itching and licking so much?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_cat_for_itching\"><\/span>What can I give my cat for itching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shampoos that are made especially for cats generally moisturize the skin, which reduces itchiness. Cat shampoos that contain colloidal oatmeal or phytosphingosine are generally the most useful in reducing your cat&#8217;s itchiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_cats_irritated_skin\"><\/span>What can I put on my cat&#8217;s irritated skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple Cider Vinegar Water Spray<\/b> If your pet has itchy skin, this concoction of 50\/50 water and ACV spray can help relieve your pet&#8217;s skin allergies or irritation. This home remedy can also be used in a bath format. Fill up a small container with equal parts water and apple cider vinegar and soak your pet&#8217;s paws in it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_indoor_cat_so_itchy\"><\/span>Why is my indoor cat so itchy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common causes of itching are <b>parasites, infections, and allergies. There are many skin diseases that do not initially cause itching. However, itching may develop with these diseases due to secondary bacterial or yeast infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_prescribe_for_itchy_skin\"><\/span>What do vets prescribe for itchy skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your vet will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the cause of your pet&#8217;s itching, but anti-itch medications, such as <b>Oclacitinib (Apoquel), and Prednisolone may be prescribed to reduce the itching. Antihistamines can also be used in some cases, as well as medicated shampoos and topical ointments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_scratching_but_has_no_fleas\"><\/span>Why is my cat scratching but has no fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common causes of itching are <b>parasites, infections, and allergies. There are many skin diseases that do not initially cause itching. However, itching may develop with these diseases due to secondary bacterial or yeast infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_cat_Benadryl_for_itching\"><\/span>Can you give a cat Benadryl for itching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Important causes of pruritus other than fleas include: <b>Food intolerance\/allergy. Atopy (house dust and pollen allergy) Insect bites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_itching_and_licking_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my cat itching and licking so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Benadryl is generally considered to be safe for cats and is sometimes used to treat allergies and allergic reactions in cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I give my cat for itching?What can I put on my cat&#8217;s irritated skin?Why is my indoor cat so itchy?What do vets prescribe for itchy skin?Why is my cat scratching but has no fleas?Can you give a cat Benadryl for itching?Why is my cat itching and licking so much? 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