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My dog is on Atopica for allergies. Is Piriton safe for itching?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 6 years and 2 months old | 14.5 lbs

Hi I hv two dogs currently on atopica for allergies, yesterday they had a bath and today they are goin crackers itching is it ok to give them piriton whilst taking atopica?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 30th, 2017

If your veterinarian has previously advised you to use Piriton (chlorpheniramine) for Jasmine's itching, there should not be any problem using it while she is also taking Atopica - these medications are generally safe to be used together :)

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