Kitten scratching, got Depo-Medrol. Will the itching come back?

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British shorthair silver tabby kitten is constantly scratching her neck so we did a blood examination: Neutrophiles low (1.24 instead of 2.5-12.5) Monocytes high (1.92 / 0.15-1.7) Eosinophils low (0.12 / 0.14-1.5) Basophils 0 MCV 40.8 / 41-58 Vet gave her depo-medrol injection and prescribed Legaphyton pills. It's day 6 since injection and she seems to almost not scratch at all anymore. Was it a permanent fix or we still gonna have problems with this? Also, is Legaphyton necessary here? Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | spayed | 5 months and 9 days old | 8 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the additional information! Depo-Medrol is a long-acting steroid that is often used as a symptomatic treatment for itchy skin problems in cats - if Taira has allergies or some other type of chronic skin issue, the Depo-Medrol will not cure the problem, but only relieve her symptoms for a few weeks. If the itching recurs once the steroid wears off (usually 4-6 weeks in cats), you may want to talk with your vet about options for diagnosing the skin problem and getting her started on a better long-term treatment plan. Based on these lab results, I do not see any reason for the liver supplement - I would suggest giving your vet a call to clarify this since you have some concerns about it. He/she should be able to explain why it was prescribed.

Kitten scratching, got Depo-Medrol. Will the itching come back?

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