Question
About six months ago, I adopted two cats from a local shelter who are the light of my life. One of my cats, "Prof. Paws", seems to be prone to allergies and have a tendency to itchy skin. When I first got him, the vet diagnosed him with a flea allergy, and an infection where he was scratching. We treated that, and I give my cats flea treatments regularly even though they are indoor cats. He also had a slight problem with flatulence, but I switched him to a food for cats with allergies or sensitive stomachs, and that's gone now.
So Prof. Paws' health is good, but he still scratches a little bit more often than is normal. It's a mild problem, one that a human could probably solve with an occasional oatmeal bath (but a cat would not appreciate that!). There are loads of nutritional supplements for cats that claim to improve skin condition; what ingredients should I look for to help with itching?
Answer
What food was he on vs what he's on now? If it's food related allergies you should try a food that has a different source of protein (ex. fish instead of chicken).
Dry itchy skin can also be a problem with the food itself (low quality food vs high quality) - Omega 3 + 6 fatty acids can help (do not buy human grade, veterinary is better).
There is also a product called dermoscent that can help, it's a monthly topical and it's cheap!
If it's dry from winter where you live you can consider using a humidifier and place it where the cat spends most of his time.
Answered By - Rebecca RVT