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My cat is itching and has sores. Is Benadryl safe for cat allergies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 8 lbs

Can I give my cat Benadryl? If so how much ? He weighs 8pounds and he is a year old , lately he’s been itching really bad causing sores but he doesn’t have fleas and I know that because I comb him everyday he also has flea medicine every month

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 30th, 2019

Benadryl will not help your cat unfortunately so there is no point trying. if it is an allergy then either a steroid shot (for short term problem) or Cyclosporin are the only solutions for your cat and they are both prescription only, meaning you will need to take him to your vet for that.

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