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How to treat my cat's food allergy skin irritation and itching?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 7 lbs

Hi , My cat has a allergy to a cat food,i stop giving herthat food but I need a treatment for skin irritation and itching. Thank you

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on September 30th, 2017

Depending on how severe the skin irritation is she may require prescription antiinflammatories from your vet. Other options are omega fatty acids such as viacutan and a seaweed based supplement. There are specific diets formulated for cats with food sensitivities and these are enriched with natural antiinflammatory supplements also (royal canin hypoallergenic and sensitivity control, or hills d/d are very effective

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