My cat is licking and biting his back. How can I stop it permanently?

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my 13.5 yr.old cat started licking and biting his back to point of seizures and urination. Vet says his blood is full of eocinophils. Gave steroid shot which stopped symptoms for a month. they came back and vet said to give zyrtec. 1/2 in am other in pm. Helped for a couple wks. Now symptoms are back. Can anything permanent be done to stop this problem ? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 5 months old | 20 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

If Bugs responded to steroids and antihistamines it may be an allergic reaction. You may talk to your vet about allergies caused by flea bites, food allergies, or environmental allergies. In some pets, 1 flea bite can cause a body-wide allergic reaction. He may also need a hypoallergenic cat food for a few months. Common causes of increased eosinophils are allergies, parasites (external and intestinal parasites), and fungal infection.

My cat is licking and biting his back. How can I stop it permanently?

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