Here are some options: ANTIHISTAMINES. Benadryl is the most commonly used antihistamine. It is give at a dose of 1 mg per pound of body weight, 2-3 times a day.
Cats respond well to Chlortripolon at 2 mg, 2-3 times a day. It is best to consult your veterinarian before using these medications.
It often takes 14 days of using these to see if they are helping.
BIOFLAVONOIDS. These are compounds found in the pigment of fruits and vegetables. One found in apples, QUERCETIN, has been shown to be effective in reducing itchiness in people: the dose is 25 mg/10 lbs of body weight twice daily.
A Basic Formula for Chronic Skin Problems:
-2 parts Burdock root, 1 part Dandelion, 1 part Red Clover, 1 part garlic powder
-Use the tincture (buy individual tinctures, mix together) or tea (blend herbs in a tea)
-Provide additional flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, borage seed oil, or fish oil
Dose: 1 tablespoon per forty pounds of your pet's body weight daily.
This assists organ functions and helps nutrient absorption. It's also important to keep in mind that tonic herbs work slowly, and it may take several days or even weeks to see results.
Herbal Symptomatic Relief: With mainly itchy skin: Oatmeal based shampoos or a Peppermint skin rinse.
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