My cat has flea allergy dermatitis with hair loss. What's the best treatment?

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I think my cat has flea allergy dermatitis, I capstared him yesterday, I'm going to brush off the flea residue and eggs today with a flea comb,is there something I can apply on his skin to help the allergy? He has a huge patch of hair missing on his neck/back. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

I would not recommend applying anything topical to such a large area as he is likely to groom and ingest much of it. I would recommend oral antiinflammatories from your vet and also a omega fatty acid supplement such as viacutan for 6 weeks to promote skin and coat repair and recovery

My cat has flea allergy dermatitis with hair loss. What's the best treatment?

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